A 36-year-old police officer was found dead at the foot of a HDB building at Block 393 Yishun Avenue 6 yesterday (21 July) afternoon at about 4.55pm.
The police said that they are not suspecting any foul play, but that they are aware about the deceased’s Facebook post on “challenges at work”.
Minister of Law and Home Affairs K. Shanmugam later issued a statement on his Facebook page about the deceased’s Facebook post about alleged racial discrimination in the Police Force and he has asked the police to investigate thoroughly to get to the bottom of things.
Singapore Police Force Statement
POLICE STATEMENT ON UNNATURAL DEATH OF POLICE OFFICER
On 21 July 2023 at about 4.55pm, the Police received a call for assistance at Block 393 Yishun Avenue 6. A 36-year-old man was found lying motionless at the foot of the said block and was conveyed unconscious to the hospital, where he subsequently passed away. The man was identified as a police officer.
Based on preliminary investigations, the Police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Police were aware of the challenges at work which had been raised by the officer in his Facebook post, and we had extended various assistance to him.
We will be looking thoroughly and will investigate into all the issues he has raised in his post.
We are all deeply saddened by the passing of a colleague. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the officer and are assisting the family in their time of grief.
K. Shanmugam’s Facebook Statement
[Police officer dies under tragic circumstances]
A Police Officer, Uvaraja S/O Gopal has died under tragic circumstances. The cause of death is still under investigation.
He has put up a post, which amongst other things, says he faced racial discrimination in SPF. These and other allegations are serious.
I have asked SPF to investigate the matter thoroughly. We will get to the bottom of it. And be accountable.
We have a clear policy of non discrimination. All officers are entitled to be treated fairly. SPF as an organisation is committed to that principle. We will investigate the facts.
My deepest condolences to the family.