Man shot during SAF live-firing exercise faces investigation for wilful trespass

A man who was shot while cycling in a restricted area during a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) live-firing drill is being investigated for wilful trespass, according to police on 18 June 2025.

The 42-year-old was cycling with friends around 11.40am on 15 June 2025 when he was hit by a bullet in a forested area between Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce Reservoirs.

This area falls within a gazetted zone for SAF live-firing activities.

According to MINDEF, the live-firing was being conducted at SAF’s Nee Soon 500m Range, approximately 2.3km from where the incident occurred.

The cyclist’s friends brought him to hospital, where doctors found and removed a bullet slug lodged in his left lower back.

He was reported to be in stable condition following surgery.

Under the Military Manoeuvres Act, unauthorised access to SAF gazetted areas is prohibited for safety.

Wilful trespass involves knowingly entering government or protected areas without valid reason and carries a fine of up to S$1,000.