Rioters were chanting 'Kill the woman, burn the bus' | Little India riot, 10 years on

[@JoeLee18]

This was a curious fact because, in comparison, few civilians were harmed by the rioting which also left businesses in the area relatively unscathed. Yet, there was little attempt by the government and the government-appointed COI to explain why supposedly drunk rioters were so discriminating in their choice of targets.

[@JoeLee18]

Though the riot was triggered by the tragic death of an Indian migrant worker whose dead body was pinned under a bus, two hours later when the mayhem ended, 30 police and civil defence vehicles and ambulances had been damaged by rioters and over 40 police, civil defence and auxiliary officers were injured.

[@boitiechee]

Not many people are blacking up their faces for Christmas parties anymore too.

[@mumihp]

The man was drunk, was removed from the bus and he then chased after the bus drunk, then fell and died. It the bus driver fault, but the drunk man.

[@alan_yong]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:07 🌐 *Initial Riot and Trigger Incident* - Little India chaos on December 8, 2013, sparked by the death of Mr. Sakal Kumaravelu. - Crowd anger focused on a bus accident involving Mr. Sakal, escalating into a riot. - COI reveals details of the accident, initial reactions, and the atmosphere. 02:11 🚍 *Bus Protection Efforts* - Madame Grace Wong and driver Mr. Lee faced escalating anger from the mob. - Certis officers form a human chain to protect the bus and its occupants. - Challenges faced during the 20-30 minutes before additional support arrives. 03:21 🛑 *Escalation of Crowd Violence* - Crowd control difficulties as the number of rioters increases. - Objects thrown at the bus and officers during the chaos. - Certis officers' efforts to maintain order and the challenges faced. 04:32 🚨 *Police Response Challenges* - Delayed police response due to communication issues hampering the COI. - SDF officers extricate Mr. Sak's body, protecting but not arresting Madame Wong. - Riots intensify as vehicles are flipped and set on fire before special forces arrive. 05:33 🚓 *Riot Suppression Tactics* - Special Operations Command (SOC) deploys riot suppression tactics. - Effective use of lanes and alleys to disperse and control the rioters. - Successful dispersal by 11:25 p.m. and the aftermath of the riot. 06:29 🚫 *Consequences and Post-Riot Measures* - Repatriation and convictions of riot participants. - Little India designated as a liquor control zone with strict regulations. - Continuous training for law enforcement to be prepared for similar incidents. Made with HARPA AI

[@davidwong3613]

Police leadership failed - according to the Committee of Inquiry chaired by retired Police Commissioner Tee Tua Bah. The senior officer did not show initiative. Very shameful for the SPF. Both leadership and Balls were missing.

[@Bekindloveis]

I thought the Police & SDF even the brave CISCO officers handled the situation very well

[@skywaterflow]

The ground officers did what they had to do given the limitations and challenges faced. The blame ought to lie with the commanders at the time for poor judgment of the situation and the force not wanting to be perceived as too excessive against rioters. Any further and some toxic idiot might wrongfully frame it as a race issue.

[@nicktasteless360]

@@Bekindloveisthe first few responders did their jobs well, held their positions until their unreliable backup came 30mins later. Disgraceful.

[@dannyisnow1004]

@@reliancehelpercrystalchai5726 SAF were never deployed nor indicated they were to be deployed. It was all under SPF own direction. Anyways, the senior officers who were in command at that time on the ground have long been retired or moved to a quiet position.

[@VictorThang-b5p]

In fact,the indian workers are very hard working people. I feel sad this type of situation occur in Singapore. Depression is one factor contributing to this riot.I wish everyone live in harmony and not to hate one another. Amen

[@jimmyoh1982]

😂

[@Noh-gg8ce]

Singaporeans are more sad to see this situation where the Indian workers took matters into their hands which they should have just called the police. They made Singaporeans depressed.I wish they will not make the same mistake again and let Singaporeans live in peace and harmony without such riots.

[@VictorThang-b5p]

@@Noh-gg8ce I fully agree 👍

[@fatahmukhriz8919]

Hardwork in drinking todi

[@leexianlong6855]

The bus driver and time keeper are not innocent too. There is no justice.

[@kitty2527]

For many years social groups have raised the issues and advocate the plight of migrant workers but it has fallen upon deaf years.Residents in that area has also voiced out their concerns for many years but the government has refused to listen hence this was time bomb bound to happen. Our politicians need to wear hearing aids.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Alcohol intoxication is the main cause of many fighting , rioting , stabbing & shooting incidences in many countries! 🕯🌎

[@spong2544]

Indian people love to drink and it's very dangerous for the local esp our female pple.

[@JoeLee18]

In an instance of extreme naivety, Law and Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam met with foreign workers in a dormitory and, having asked the nervous workers point blank if they were unhappy with work conditions in Singapore, happily concluded that resentment was not a factor in the riot.

[@PrograError]

As if they will destroy their metal bowl, for berries...

[@Hs5687]

Strangely, >95% of SG’s initial ( b4 it was declared Pandemic ) Covid Numbers came from Helpless Foreigners, mostly in Dormitories scattered across the Island . Subsequently, once Numbers Bolstered, then Scandalous PE17 President was Quick to Authorise Draining Reserves … ie. Coincidence, Engineered, Phenomena ? 🤔🤓

[@Hs5687]

The SG Government Operates no Different from a Criminal Enterprise… Must not forget that in 2010 , LKY was Caught Red Handed and Paraded at Singapore Sikh Police Temple like a Common Street Criminal… KARMA

[@brucegcs]

So people now cannot drink outside because of this?

[@rachaeltan5462]

Yes

[@gabriellek4855]

Foreign problems, local solution

[@JoeLee18]

When the Little India riot occurred, the government, whilst asking the public not to speculate on possible causes, quickly postulated that liquor was a primary factor, possibly to divert attention away from causes which may suggest culpability on the part of the government.

[@Bekindloveis]

What sort of culpability do u mean?

[@kitty2527]

@@Bekindloveis For many years social groups have raised the issues and advocate the plight of migrant workers but it has fallen upon deaf years.Residents in that area has also voiced out their concerns for many years but the government has refused to listen hence this was time bomb bound to happen. Our politicians need to wear hearing aids. The migrant wokers have very little place to go to chill and relax and it common to find lots of them drunk and urine was everywhere. After this incident then the govt starting looking into it. Even the overcrowding of the dorm, the govt also did not heed the attention raised by social groups then covid happen and the cramped and unhygenic conditions resulted in huges number of foreign workers falling ill. It always take a sad casse then someone up there will start to listen and start looking at the issues, same thing with the SMRT China bus drivers back in 2012 (I think) over lodging and various issues with SMRT in which the HR and management chose to ignore and hence these China bus drivers went on a strike.

[@sinwailiew6162]

Sss Mahmood masdar is very nice person. I was cisco officer and worked with him at little inda (fwm) 2012 til 2017.

[@-_-xxmoonxx-_-]

Why did they flip random vehicles or the burning car? The car didn't do anything. I can't imagine if my family was in the vehicle they flipped or burned...

[@kuatkongket8893]

Rioters minds are clouded by intoxicant alcohol. And here the increase in dopaminergic activity in the brain from alcohol has disillusioned the prefrontal cortex to process logic . Instead there is outburst from anger suppression.

[@joelc9439]

Horrible foreigners making Singapore horrible! They also give a bad name to other foreigners.

[@Nubz111]

Come here don't abide to our laws. Locals here also one kind, treat FW with no respect.

[@Bekindloveis]

Most people in SG do respect foreign workers & the government gives them redress & investigates any ill treatment & makes employers compensate them thats why many like to go to SG to work 🙂

[@Nubz111]

@@Bekindloveis exactly. Well then they jolly well respect our laws and our way of life then. They know what they've signed up for.

[@Bekindloveis]

@@Nubz111 agree 👍🏻

[@rameshbhattacharjee4374]

India needs to do a soul searching and stop exporting workers, start making physical products India

[@sgfuture7114]

Probably the Ceca problem...

[@lolipopi503]

PAP responsible for this.

[@reliancehelpercrystalchai5726]

No. The riot is caused because of a fatal accident.

[@fatahmukhriz8919]

The place name as little India. So the foreign workers make the place like their own. Should change that name

[@emmenualledelarux2059]

pls sack those OC incharge .. thatz the problem if u install OC who are the PAP geng... i bet they r really incompetent..

[@Stevenraj-iu8jx]

What's the purpose of highlighting this now.

[@peterchristian541]

Imagine responding to a traffic accident like that.

[@samchan3240]

They bring their culture and social problems to our country 😊

[@jslam1232]

And y’all brought Covid to the world.😊

[@obiwan6010]

⁠@@jslam1232Singapore isn’t part of China. Thanks for showing your naivety 😊

[@jslam1232]

@@obiwan6010 yea obviously. But your ancestors are from China right?😊

[@obiwan6010]

@@jslam1232 Our ancestors have nothing to do with bringing Covid to the world. Blame the modern mainland China ppl. Once again thanks for proving my point 😊

[@boitiechee]

Uncle Sam Chan is the type to say. Malays are lazy & Indians are smelly. But, won't admit to spitting in any public sink. Peeing in any public place. And charging up his ego with Vietnamese at KTV. Classic uncle Chan.

[@etphonehome6950]

They were very unhappy that tomorrow need to work and see the stupid supervisor face. So they decided to create havoc!

[@snaplemaple5287]

so what happened to the driver? did she got charged

[@lawrencecole6527]

What'd the woman do?

[@niceboy241]

Doesn’t explain why purchasing alcohol at night is banned nationwide

[@UBdrive01]

In another 5 to 7 years, Singaporean workers will be migrating to neighboring cities. At present we have lots of Singaporeans in Australia doing labor work and delivering food.

[@reliancehelpercrystalchai5726]

No. Singapore is an ideal location for most Singaporeans and non-residents to live and work in. Based on a report conducted by The Singapore Government, Singapore's population is increasing and has almost reach 6 million because of a rise in non-residents and most Singaporeans that had came back from overseas after covid. If you don't believe me, you can ckeck out Population In Brief 2023.

[@silverianjannvs5315]

What, what? Singaporeans working as labourers at Australia...?

[@biggpicture2930]

Laborer jobs make more money then teaching jobs. When you become truly developed, life is upside down

[@77NigelCheng]

There’s no way riots can prolong with the police & army to double enforce

[@mouthiknaradas962]

I think the first thing the police officers need to do is to reassure the crowd that it was an accident. Forming a human chain and acting against the workers just seems like they are of the wrong which would further instigate the crowd

[@kennykhoo1689]

Lmao... Response is soo "fast" and so "proud" 😂

[@poisonivy02041]

Police wasn't prepared then. Quite embarrassing.

[@Bekindloveis]

The SCDF & police were well trained & handled the situation well it could have escalated worse

[@reliancehelpercrystalchai5726]

Yes, they are well trained. The situation could have escalated worse. Some might escapes like in other countries. The riot could have even continued till the morning without the police well trained.

[@JoeLee18]

In fact, as if to confirm this sensitivity to blame, the government reacted angrily to an article in the New York Times, headlined “Singapore’s angry migrant workers”, complaining vehemently that the article “offered scant evidence” of discontent.

[@Bekindloveis]

Its true the NYT made comment not backed by facts

[@muhammadnoorbinrohani39]

Bus accident turn to riot.

[@jimmyoh1982]

Still got faces to show this. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrtienphysics666]

The riot police engaged Chee Soon Juan and gang rather well.

[@cazpk6840]

2024 and the numbers have increased but have laws also been increased? Have their alcohol addiction been addressed ?

[@shahonchen6661]

Compared to the riots in Hong Kong in 2019, this incident was as minutiae as a fly; Singapore police training is much under par, and they need a thorough upgrade! However, as trivial a riot as this one, a 3 Pips chief inspector of police or an assistant district commander should have arrived on site to govern the situation and give orders to the police; a Corporal or a staff sergeant is not qualified to monitor these riot developments.

[@limchonghung2796]

What if Singaporens are the rioters would the government so nice?

[@mohamedgoldstein5565]

Ah. The oldest civilization in the world.

[@MHMusic-Hub]

Oh gosh

[@simplewar]

still curious to know whether only "Indian" workers involved in this very unfortunate incident. But atlast real shame for Indian community and permenent black mark for Indian commnunity and great lesson learnt for Singapore Police to protect its citizen and its property

[@pegsamka1pegsamka189]

Trained but not Tested. Thats Why

[@mouthiknaradas962]

But why seem like you are the bad guys when it was an accident?

[@mohamadmansor2279]

😂😂😂the littel red dot feed theme n family but bitten back

[@ngrobert5054]

hantar balik jial kicap 50 tahun

[@santai9741]

bring more indians pls😂😂 😂.....

[@Hs5687]

Too Many Gaps in this Official Story Line … For Starters, Why No Regular Locals who were Present Interviewed? … Reeks of a Botched Response & lame Cover Up …

[@Bekindloveis]

What cover up? This video stated clearly what happened

[@Hs5687]

@@Bekindloveis Yes , “Stated Clearly” … the Sanitised PAP Version… It’s Sheer Coincidence that Goh Yong Hong ( Ex Comm of Police & known LKY’s known Blue Eyed Lap Dog) passed suddenly in 2015 within weeks After LKY Passed … 😊

[@samhiangghan466]

This happened 10 years ago. The matter was closed. Why must it be revived? It is no benefit to anyone.

[@Bekindloveis]

Its to remind foreign workers not to anyhow riot in SG

[@Stevenraj-iu8jx]

As if they read the straits times which had four pages of it for two days or watch this video.

[@SuccessforLifester]

I think it is part of the grand scheme of marketing the importance of the Hometeam. Just last weekend was the Hometeam festival

[@joesr31]

with all the protest/riots going on around the world, maybe they felt left out lol

[@boitiechee]

​@@SuccessforLifesterdid they blacken up their faces?

[@emmenualledelarux2059]

this should not happen at all.... againnnnnn !!! wtf.

[@batinrock5333]

😡

[@geralddorasamy-gt6yn]

Bullies!

[@rituparnamanna9846]

U could not even control so little crowd...😂 usa,uk,france,germany,india...face much larger scale riots....but f officers r well trained to handle such a situation....ur officers need some hardcore training..😅

[@brchlsa69]

Yeah they use guns, we use baton n shield, we respect human lives. People are real strange , one hand complains law enforcer poilice brutality, the other hand advocating harsh crackdown.

[@reliancehelpercrystalchai5726]

What do you expect a small group of police to deal with 400 plus rioters? Think before you say. You call 400 plus rioters as a small group? Singapore police are well trained. The reason why you see group of police officers in Singapore arresting criminals is because for safety. Better safe than injured. Yes, Singapore police cannot handle huge group of rioters, that's why the Special Operation Command(SOC) is activated because they are more well trained.

[@hamterry1]

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[@muhammadridhwan977]

keling mabok macam gini ah

[@GeeWhizzzz]

bila bapak kau keluar penjara?