A resident living at Upper Bukit Timah Road shared a police advisory that he received from the authorities after a war relic was found at a construction site nearby.

Police notice

NOTIFICATION TO VACATE UNIT ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

A war relic has been found at a construction site along Upper Bukit Timah Road.

A controlled on-site disposal will be carried out between Sam and 7pm on Tuesday. 26 September 2023.

Loud sounds may be heard during the controlled on-site disposal of the war relic. The public is advised not to be alarmed and to avoid the area.

For your own safety, all occupants within the affected area are required to leave their units on 26 September 2023 before 8am. We expect the operation and accompanying safety checks to be completed by 7pm and residents may return thereafter. We will alert residents when it is safe to return through our WhatsApp Channel. You are strongly encouraged to follow our VVhatsilep Channel as this will be the fastest way to receive updates. Please scan the QR code in the Annex to follow our WhatsApp Channel.

Upper Bukit Timah Road between Cashew Road and Petir Road will be closed in both directions from 11am to 7pm. Bukit Panjang Flyover from Woodlands Road towards Upper Bukit Timah Road will also be closed during the same period. The public is advised to avoid the area during this period. You may refer to the Annex for the road closures.

The Police will be setting up a temporary holding area for affected residents at Senla-Cashew Community Club located at 101 Buklt Panjang Road, Singapore 679910. The Police will also inform the public once residents can return to their units.

During the disposal operation, electrical services in (address redacted). Occupants are advised to take the necessary precautions, including switching off electrical devices before leaving the unit.

Please leave your windows open (i.e., slightly ajar is fine) and secure the loose items in your house. This is a precautionary measure, as it is unlikely for any windows to shatter due to air pressure differences.

Please stick this ‘Jurong Division” preen strip on your front door after you and your family have vacated your unit on 26 September 2023. this will help Police to account for the residents in your building.

Netizens’ comments

1. Good to check in with your area’s police whatsapp group to verify the letter.
   Granted, you should be able to see lots of police and bomb disposal unit around your area already.
2. Ah yes, the yearly bukit timah area bomb disposal. Great tradition.
3. (OP) I kind of want to be at home to see the whole thing but I am not allowed to.
   • Put your phone on record mode in your house la. Then u can watch what they do. Or get a cctv and aim it there.
4. Out of curiosity, to those familiar with this, do they get contractors, or do they call 36 SCE to deal with this?
5. Bruh, why this is more exciting than fireworks? Legit bruh. LOL

In the dead of night, the quiet streets of Singapore witnessed a dramatic series of events that would unfold into a high-stakes pursuit involving a suspected drink driver.

The incident, which took place on August 22, left three occupants of another car injured and it was one of three incidents that happened on 22 August that saw suspected drink-drivers being arrested, according to The Straits Times.

Among one of the arrested was a suspected drunk driver who beat a red light before crashing into a Honda car and injuring the occupants inside, and abandoning his Porsche and fleeing the scene.

The Singapore Police Force addressed the media on 21 September at the police headquarters and shed light on the incidents, including the Serangoon Road incident.

A Night of Chaos

The first incident took place along Serangoon Road, when a 34-year-old suspected drink driver allegedly beat a red light before crashing into a Honda and damaging a lamp post in the process.

The drunk driver then abandoned his Porsche and fled the scene, before being tracked down by the police and arrested.

The second incident occurred when officers from Tanglin Police Division noticed a car stopping about 100 metres away at about 3.20am in the morning – the 42-year-old driver had ran from the scene before being tracked down by police in 2 hours and arrested for evading a road block as well as drink driving.

The third incident saw a 27-year-old woman arrested by police officers from Bedok Police Division, after she had similarly stopped her car about 100 metres away from the officers at a roadblock; she was also arrested for suspected drink driving and evading a roadblock.

Serangoon Road case

The events began to unfold on Serangoon Road, where a 34-year-old man was allegedly involved in a collision with a Honda car after running a red light.

Shockingly, instead of stopping to assess the situation and render assistance, the driver of the Porsche fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

The collision also resulted in damage to a lamp post, adding to the gravity of the situation.

The Singapore Police Force swiftly responded to the incident, with officers from various divisions converging on the scene.

Meanwhile, the occupants of the Honda car, who had sustained injuries in the collision, were rushed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for medical attention. The pursuit of the Porsche driver continued relentlessly.

Senior Staff Sergeant Mohamed Hafiz Maideen, from the K-9 Unit, was among the first officers to arrive at the crash site after the authorities were alerted. He described how he used an unusual yet effective method to track down the Porsche driver.

He said that he used the driver’s wallet that was found in the car and introduced its scene to his dog, before the dog led them to Upper Serangoon Road and to the driver’s home at Potong Pasir.

Sergeant Muhammad Adzlan Hussein and another officer then proceeded to the unit and they knew the man was home because they saw a man matching his description in a CCTV footage, and they described him as walking unsteadily and looking drunk.

They knocked on his door but he didn’t answer, and other officers that included those from the Special Operations Command were deployed, after one of the officers believed that the man was barricading himself inside.

The ground commander then gave the green light to breach the unit, and officers forced their way in at 6am before finding the man inside the toilet wearing nothing and unharmed – he then wore his clothes before being arrested by the police.

In a heartwarming act of kindness, a netizen recently witnessed an extraordinary event at a canal near Block 25 Ghim Moh Link.

A man, accompanied by a staff member from Sheng Siong supermarket, set over 30 fish free, spending approximately S$400 to do so, according to Shin Min Daily News.

A Surprising Encounter

The netizen, a 62-year-old parkgoer who is also a retiree, Mr. Lu, has frequented the area for more than four decades.

He saw a man releasing a multitude of fish into the canal, and to his surprise, a Sheng Siong staff member was assisting in this benevolent act.

A Belief in Good Karma

Mr. Lu, a Buddhist, firmly believes that setting animals free can bring about good karma. He observed that the man wore a happy and gratified smile as he watched the fish swim freely in the water. This act of kindness clearly resonated with Mr. Lu’s own values and beliefs.

The man, dressed in a white shirt, demonstrated his commitment to the cause by climbing over the canal railings to reach the water.

With a styrofoam box in hand, he gingerly descended the slippery steps and gently released the fish into the canal. Mr. Lu, who had been a regular morning walker in the area for decades, found this sight heartwarming.

A Selfless Purchase

A worker from Sheng Siong spoke to SMDN and shared that before this act unfolded, the man visited a Sheng Siong supermarket.

Upon arriving, he expressed his intention to purchase all the live fish available in the store. However, he didn’t disclose the purpose behind this unusual request.

A Sheng Siong staff member assisted in delivering the fish all the way to the canal, where the true intention of the man was revealed.

Unveiling the Mystery

It was at the canal that the staff member learned of the man’s plan to set the fish free. This act was not only generous but also incredibly unique. The man’s purchase consisted of over 30 fish, including various species such as bass, tilapia, and etcetera.

The Cost of Compassion

The man’s act of compassion came at a cost. The bass, priced at S$17.99 per kilogram, and tilapia, priced at S$10.95 per kilogram, amounted to a total expenditure of approximately S$400.

It was evident that the man’s willingness to part with his money for this selfless act was driven by a deep sense of compassion for these aquatic creatures.

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