220:(IV drip), and his arms were restrained to the bed. Later, a doctor requested that the restraint on Iskandar's left arm be loosened to allow for blood to be drawn, but after failing for the first time, the doctor left before he would return to try again. One of the officers, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Muhammad Sadli bin Razali, did not tighten the restraint as he expected the doctor to return for another blood withdrawal attempt. Afterwards, SSGT Sadli left the ward to inquire about Iskandar's treatment, leaving his partner, Sergeant (SGT) Muhammad Fairuz Sutrisno, to guard Iskandar. While SSGT Sadli was away, Iskandar requested to have his right arm restraint loosened as well as he felt discomfort, and SGT Fairuz agreed to do so. In fact, by then, Iskandar had planned to escape.
236:, from the holster. SSGT Sadli pushed Iskandar back into the room and he also pinned Iskandar's hand with the revolver to the ground. At the same time, two paramedics, Prakash Krishnan and Elfredo Jose Jr Rellita Abasolo, witnessed the scuffle and went to SSGT Sadli's aid, and it was at this point, Iskandar discharged the revolver thrice through a pillow, and one of the bullets had hit SSGT Sadli on the foot, and a second live round struck SSGT Sadli on his left thumb, while the third shot missed. After this, three uniformed security officers joined in, and they were able to subdue Iskandar and disarm him. A male doctor also arrived to inject sedatives on Iskandar, therefore ending the scuffle and it led to Iskandar being arrested for the shooting.
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carried the high possibility of causing serious harm, and hence he found it appropriate to sentence
Iskandar to life in prison and 18 strokes of the cane as what the prosecution requested. Nonetheless, Iskandar's family members, who were present in court, were relieved at the sentence and Iskandar himself also broke down in relief at the sentence. Nathan also expressed his gratitude to the prosecution for having agreed to reduce the original charge against Iskandar after they carefully considered the circumstances behind the case, allowing Iskandar to be spared the gallows.
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shooting and hurting SSGT Sadli, since he only wanted to escape and due to the fact that
Iskandar's mother was sick at the time and that his girlfriend, who was caught for stealing a lorry with him, was pregnant, Iskandar wanted to escape to see them and to explain himself to his parents and girlfriend's family. Nathan also added that having injected himself with heroin 27 hours before the arrest, Iskandar suffered from drug withdrawal symptoms and it also exacerbated his panic and impulsive behaviour that resulted in him getting involved in the shooting and escape attempt.
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was on his phone at one point, and it was at that point, Iskandar found an opportunity to escape. He used the metal pole used for supporting IV drips to hit SSGT Sadli while the 31-year-old policeman was on the phone, causing SSGT Sadli to be caught by surprise. After doing so, Iskandar tried to leave the ward but SSGT Sadli grabbed ahold of his leg and a scuffle ensued between both men. SSGT Sadli's
268:. Shortly after he was charged, Iskandar was allowed to speak to his brother, sister-in-law and other family members, but he was not granted bail as capital charges did not allow suspects to be released on bail. Not only that, Iskandar's family engaged veteran criminal lawyer Shashi Nathan and his colleague Tania Chin to represent Iskandar during his trial.
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wanton violence in a public place and caused huge public disquiet. Therefore, they asked for a deterrent punishment for
Iskandar, who would have threatened the safety of medical staff and other patients at the hospital without SSGT Sadli's intervention, and they stated that the officer was fortunate to be alive despite the severe injuries he sustained.
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for the reduced firearm charge. By then, Iskandar offered to plead guilty to the charge against him, and he consented to have the remaining lesser charges - one for stealing a lorry, one for hurting a public servant and another for attempting to escape lawful custody - taken into consideration during
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Without knowing that
Iskandar's arm restraints were loosened, SSGT Sadli returned to the room. Later, Iskandar requested for snacks and drinks, and therefore, SGT Fairuz left the hospital ward to get some food, and SSGT Sadli was left alone with Iskandar. Later on, while guarding Iskandar, SSGT Sadli
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On the same date, after closing submissions were completed, 26-year-old
Muhammad Iskandar bin Sa'at was sentenced to life imprisonment and 18 strokes of the cane. In his oral sentencing remarks, Justice Chan stated that Iskandar had committed an extremely serious offence and Iskandar's actions also
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Iskandar's lawyers Shashi Nathan and Tania Chin did not object to the mandatory life sentence, but they asked for between 12 and 15 strokes of the cane, and stated that leniency should be given on account of
Iskandar's acceptance of full responsibility and remorse, and Iskandar had no intention of
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responded during the session that an independent review panel to investigate the Khoo Teck Puat
Hospital shooting, and he assured that the police were adhering to the escort procedures. There were also proposals to review the safety and security protocols of police officers escorting suspects to
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The prosecution, led by Deputy Public
Prosecutor Kelly Ho and Kumarsen Gohulabalan, argued that Iskandar should be given 18 strokes of the cane in addition to a mandatory life term. They stated that this was "one of the worst cases" of violence against police officers, and Iskandar had unleashed
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Iskandar's defence counsel, the prosecution agreed to reduce Iskandar's charge of illegally discharging a firearm to a lesser offence of unlawful possession of a firearm with intent to cause harm to a public servant, which allowed Iskandar to avoid the
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was dislodged during the struggle, and
Iskandar used it to repeatedly hit the policeman. Iskandar eventually managed to leave the room and headed for a stairwell exit with SSGT Sadli hanging onto his leg, but the door was locked and SSGT Sadli was able to hinder Iskandar's attempt to escape in
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A week later, on 29 June 2015, Iskandar was brought back to court to face another two criminal charges. The first was voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant, and the second was attempting to escape from police custody. Subsequently, Iskandar was ordered to be remanded for three weeks at
205:, and was charged with the offence the following morning. One of them was Iskandar's pregnant girlfriend, and the other was 24-year-old Muhammad Taufiq bin Jasmi, who was jailed for five months and fined S$ 800 after he pleaded guilty to the crime. While he was in custody at
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held a press conference, expressing that unlawful use of firearms was a serious offence in Singapore and the government would not tolerate offenders who commit these crimes. It was also updated that SSGT Sadli was in stable condition after he underwent surgery.
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According to the media and court documents, the day before the shooting incident, the suspect, a 23-year-old Singaporean deliveryman named Muhammad Iskandar bin Sa'at, was arrested with two others for stealing a lorry at
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since the end of his trial. Although life imprisonment was meant to be a term of incarceration for the rest of one's natural life, Iskandar was entitled to the possibility of release on
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to interview former and current policemen about the general procedures of drawing firearms in situations similar to Iskandar's case. The case also attracted huge public attention, and
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The Khoo Teck Puat shooting also recalled several past cases of suspects who snatched the guns of policemen while resisting arrest (including cop-killer
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357:'s Internal Affairs Office also investigated for possible negligence of duty by the officers involved in the incident. Second Minister for Home Affairs
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1045:"Khoo Teck Puat shooting: Former and current policemen on general procedures of drawing firearm"
871:"Man sentenced to life in prison for shooting a cop with his own revolver during escape attempt"
535:"Man who fell asleep while driving lorry causing it to overturn jailed 5 months and fined $ 800"
1081:"Man grabs gun, shoots police officer at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital / Past cases of gun-snatching"
1027:"Khoo Teck Puat shooting: Findings from investigation will help identify problem, says Masagos"
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As the struggle grew more intense, Iskandar managed to grab SSGT Sadli's loaded revolver, a
937:"Iskandar Saat yang tembak Staf Sarjan Sadli di KTPH dipenjara seumur hidup, 18 kali rotan"
607:"Life imprisonment, 18 strokes for man who shot police officer at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital"
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1063:"Khoo Teck Puat shooting: Why Muhammad Iskandar Sa'at is facing the death penalty"
745:"Khoo Teck Puat shooting: Why Muhammad Iskandar Sa'at is facing the death penalty"
463:"Officer wounded after shots fired during struggle with suspect at Khoo Teck Puat"
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if found guilty of the original charge, a fate which Iskandar ultimately evaded.
727:"Khoo Teck Puat shooting: 23-year-old man faces death penalty on holding charge"
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853:"Shooting suspect remanded for another three weeks for psychiatric assessment"
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The shooting incident, which shocked the nation, prompted a discussion in the
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Iskandar, who did not appeal, is currently serving his life sentence at
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991:"Police reviewing hospital shooting case for possible neglect of duty"
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also clarified public misconceptions that Iskandar would not face the
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On the evening of 20 June 2015, a shooting incident broke out at
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260:. If found guilty of this particular offence, Iskandar would be
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Iskandar sentenced to life in prison and 18 strokes of the cane
799:"Khoo Teck Puat Hospital shooting suspect faces 2 new charges"
817:"Suspect in hospital shooting incident faces 2 new charges"
301:. On 19 March 2018, Iskandar officially stood trial at the
589:"Paramedic heroes relive Khoo Teck Puat Hospital shooting"
391:), as well as some high-profile gun crimes (including the
655:"Shooting case at hospital: Man could face death penalty"
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with intent to cause harm to a public servant under the
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Prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment by Singapore
835:"Hospital shooting suspect remanded for 3 more weeks"
293:. The reduced charge carried a mandatory sentence of
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Singaporean prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment
709:"Singaporean, 23, charged in hospital shooting case"
306:sentencing. The trial was presided over by Justice
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364:The shooting case also led to national newspaper
919:"Man who shot cop gets life term and 18 strokes"
481:"Police officer shot at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital"
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1168:Crimes against police officers in Singapore
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16:2015 non-fatal shooting case in Singapore
1099:"Past cases of gun crimes in Singapore"
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763:"He faces death penalty if convicted"
517:"He faces death penalty if convicted"
299:not less than six strokes of the cane
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881:from the original on 20 March 2018
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617:from the original on 13 June 2020
425:List of major crimes in Singapore
104:Muhammad Iskandar bin Sa'at (23)
20:Khoo Teck Puat Hospital shooting
1148:Capital punishment in Singapore
420:Capital punishment in Singapore
284:Iskandar's trial and sentencing
1143:Life imprisonment in Singapore
415:Life imprisonment in Singapore
96:Muhammad Sadli bin Razali (31)
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149:On 20 June 2015, 23-year-old
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643:(in Chinese). 19 March 2018.
577:(in Chinese). 19 March 2018.
559:(in Chinese). 19 March 2018.
955:"三年前邱德拔医院抢警枪 青年判终身监禁和18下鞭刑"
679:(in Chinese). 22 June 2015.
505:(in Chinese). 21 June 2015.
151:Muhammad Iskandar bin Sa'at
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943:(in Malay). 19 March 2018.
207:Ang Mo Kio Police Division
159:Muhammad Sadli bin Razali
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1128:2015 crimes in Singapore
637:"假求醫襲警搶槍傷人 偷車賊終身監禁打18鞭"
571:"假求醫襲警搶槍傷人 偷車賊終身監禁打18鞭"
343:Parliament of Singapore
211:Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
187:Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
171:mandatory life sentence
163:mandatory death penalty
155:Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
74:Iskandar imprisoned at
49:Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
553:"偷车贼被捕图逃 夺枪轰警判终身监打18鞭"
355:Singapore Police Force
213:to undergo treatment.
175:18 strokes of the cane
142:18 strokes of the cane
347:Home Affairs Minister
241:Home Affairs Minister
1153:Caning in Singapore
1138:Non-fatal shootings
499:"嫌犯抢枪射伤警员．图逃出医院被制伏"
410:Caning in Singapore
310:of the High Court.
229:another direction.
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541:. 1 February 2016.
353:hospital, and the
262:sentenced to death
124:firearm possession
93:Non-fatal injuries
1123:2015 in Singapore
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673:"嫌犯抢枪袭警．受伤警员情况稳定"
641:Johor China Press
613:. 19 March 2018.
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