Man charged over allegedly shoving another man, causing him to fall into S’pore River and drown
SINGAPORE - A 21-year-old man is accused of shoving another man near the waters of the Singapore River, allegedly causing the latter to stumble backwards, hit his head on some steps, fall into the river and drown.
The incident is said to have taken place in front of the Clarke Quay Central shopping mall at around 10.15pm on June 30.
On July 2, Legha Pawan was charged with causing the death of Mr Jasbir Singh, 33, by performing a rash act.
Court documents did not disclose what transpired between the two before the older man fell into the river.
In a statement on July 1, police said that officers received a call about the incident on June 30.
Divers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team were dispatched to search the waters.
They found Mr Singh, who was pronounced dead on the scene.
The police identified Legha, an Indian national, after investigations and arrested him on July 1.
He is remanded at the Central Police Division and the case has been adjourned to July 9.
For causing another person’s death by performing a rash act, an offender can be jailed for up to five years and fined.