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Monday #sgroundup: Deceased foreign worker in Little India Riot was drunk: Police

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Deceased foreign worker in Little India Riot was drunk: Police

The 33-year-old Indian national who died in the fatal accident that triggered a riot in Little India was drunk, said Singapore police as fresh details emerged in the aftermath of Singapore’s first riot in over 40 years. (Martin Phneah photo)
The 33-year-old Indian national who died in the fatal accident that triggered a riot in Little India was drunk, said Singapore police as fresh details emerged in the aftermath of Singapore’s first riot in over 40 years. (Martin Phneah photo)

The 33-year-old Indian national who died in the fatal accident that triggered a riot in Little India was drunk, said Singapore police as fresh details emerged in the aftermath of Singapore’s first riot in over 40 years. A 55-year-old Singaporean bus driver, who is believed to have run over the construction worker -- reportedly identified as Sakthivel Kumaravelu – has been arrested and is likely to face charges for causing death by a negligent act, said the police in a statement issued Monday afternoon. If found guilty, the driver is set for a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Click on to read the developing story.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/fire--rioting-taking-place-in-little-india--reports-152651999.html

PM Lee orders Committee of Inquiry to look into Little India riot

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced on Monday afternoon in a Facebook post that he has ordered a Committee of Inquiry to look into the riot that happened in Little India on Sunday night. (Getty Images)
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced on Monday afternoon in a Facebook post that he has ordered a Committee of Inquiry to look into the riot that happened in Little India on Sunday night. (Getty Images)

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced on Monday afternoon in a Facebook post that he has ordered a Committee of Inquiry to look into the riot that happened in Little India on Sunday night. He said, “The COI will review the factors that led to the incident, how the incident was handled, and how we manage areas where foreign workers congregate.” Earlier on, President Tony Tan voiced his concern over the violence on his Facebook page saying, "Like all Singaporeans, I was deeply concerned by the violence in Little India last night. “
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/no-excuse-for-such-violent-behaviour--pm-lee-on-little-india-riot-192643661.html

Singapore MP wants to turn Little India into alcohol-free zone

Singapore's Little India could be declared an alcohol-free zone soon if several MPs and business owners had their way. The Straits Times reported that the idea had the full support of the shop owners who were previously against it. (Getty Images)
Singapore's Little India could be declared an alcohol-free zone soon if several MPs and business owners had their way. The Straits Times reported that the idea had the full support of the shop owners who were previously against it. (Getty Images)

Singapore's Little India could be declared an alcohol-free zone soon if several MPs and business owners had their way. The Straits Times reported that the idea had the full support of the shop owners who were previously against it. The daily reported that the Ministry of Home Affairs had mooted the proposal and is now seeking the views of the people on two aspects which are – “banning alcohol consumption in common areas like void decks and pavements and limiting the hours during which stores can sell alcohol”.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-mp-wants-turn-little-india-alcohol-free-012832387.html

Rare riot shocks Singapore

Singaporeans woke up to unfamiliar images of burnt cars and littered streets Monday after a fatal road accident triggered a riot by South Asian workers, the worst outbreak of violence in more than 40 years. (AFP Photo)
Singaporeans woke up to unfamiliar images of burnt cars and littered streets Monday after a fatal road accident triggered a riot by South Asian workers, the worst outbreak of violence in more than 40 years. (AFP Photo)

Singaporeans woke up to unfamiliar images of burnt cars and littered streets Monday after a fatal road accident triggered a riot by South Asian workers, the worst outbreak of violence in more than 40 years. The violence tarnished multi-ethnic Singapore's long held reputation for public order. Migrant labour activist Jolovan Wham said it was difficult to determine whether the violence was a symptom of "pent-up rage" among the workers.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rare-riot-shocks-singapore-050921292.html

Thai PM calls snap election, protesters press on

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved parliament on Monday and called a snap election, but anti-government protest leaders pressed ahead with mass demonstrations in Bangkok seeking to install an unelected body to run the country. (Reuters photo)
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved parliament on Monday and called a snap election, but anti-government protest leaders pressed ahead with mass demonstrations in Bangkok seeking to install an unelected body to run the country. (Reuters photo)

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved parliament on Monday and called a snap election, but anti-government protest leaders pressed ahead with mass demonstrations in Bangkok seeking to install an unelected body to run the country. Police estimated that about 150,000 protesters were converging on Yingluck's office at Government House, extending a rally that had descended into violence before pausing late last week out of respect for the king's birthday.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/thai-protesters-march-bangkok-political-crisis-reignites-014701991.html