6-1-2024 (SINGAPORE) A distressing murder case has been reported in a Bukit Batok HDB unit. The police swiftly cordoned off the affected unit in Bukit Batok West HDB, employing plastic curtains to shield the corridor as they conducted their investigation. The incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, January 6, resulted in the tragic death of a woman, with a child rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The event transpired at a second-floor unit in Block 460B, Bukit Batok West Avenue 9.
According to Shin Min Daily News, there are speculations at the scene suggesting that the case might involve disputes between neighbors, though this remains unconfirmed and subject to police investigation.
The police had cordoned off the second-floor unit, using barrier tape to obscure the corridor’s entrance and exit. At 11:24 a.m., a male suspect believed to be involved in the murder was escorted out of the unit by the police and removed from the scene.
Reporters captured video footage showing the suspect wearing protective clothing and a mask, with his hands handcuffed. He was then taken away in a police car. The man apprehended by the police is reportedly linked to the woman’s death, and the investigation is ongoing to understand the relationship between the three individuals involved.
Residents in the vicinity disclosed that prior to the incident, there were loud sounds of objects being smashed within the unit around 8 a.m. on Saturday. The commotion lasted for a considerable period, prompting discussions among concerned residents.
