24-year-old Meenachisuntharam Padiselvam was convicted of voluntarily causing hurt and sentenced to 4 weeks imprisonment on 10 October, as weel and fined $800.
The drunk man refused to leave the last train at Punggol MRT station that was heading for the depot, before attacking an assistant station manager who ended up with a concussion, before stripping down to his underwear and taking a seat on the train, according to Channel NewsAsia.
The Incident
The incident began at around 12:15 AM on 16 January earlier this year, when Pandiselvam was spotted in a train carriage at Punggol MRT Station.
The assistant station manager, a 55-year-old, observed that Pandiselvam had bloodshot eyes and was unsteady on his feet, clearly inebriated after consuming two 180ml bottles of vodka.
The assistant station manager approached Pandiselvam and requested that he exit the train. However, Pandiselvam refused to comply, resulting in the assistant station manager physically removing him from the train.
Escalation and Scuffle
As Pandiselvam was being escorted off the train, he became increasingly agitated and began throwing his belongings around the platform.
The assistant station manager attempted to de-escalate the situation by helping Pandiselvam locate his lost earpiece.
Despite the assistance, Pandiselvam still refused to leave the area. At approximately 12:20 AM, the assistant station manager warned Pandiselvam that the police would be called if he did not comply.
In response, Pandiselvam turned aggressive and pursued the assistant station manager, who sought refuge in a train cabin to evade him.
Inside the train, a scuffle ensued, with Pandiselvam pushing the assistant station manager against the train door, causing the latter’s head to hit the door multiple times. The chaotic confrontation was finally interrupted by another station employee.
The Aftermath
Following their separation, Pandiselvam stripped down to his underwear and sat in a train cabin.
The assistant station manager had sustained a concussion and abrasions on his jaw and elbow, requiring three days of sick leave.