SAF regular serviceman found dead at Changi Naval Base; police rule out homicide for now – Singapore News

The police have reportedly classified the case as an unnatural death as investigations continue. It also clarified that the death was not training-related

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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Defence has revealed that a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular serviceman was found dead at Changi Naval Base early this morning (12 June), around 8.50 am.

In a press statement released this afternoon, MINDEF said that the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force were activated. It also clarified that the death was not training-related.

The police have ruled out homicide following preliminary investigations, according to the ministry. It has reportedly classified the case as an unnatural death as investigations continue.

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MINDEF said, “The Ministry of Defence and the SAF extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late serviceman, and are assisting the family in their time of grief.”

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