A boy was filmed punching a grey bag before throwing it towards the tracks at Cove LRT station in Punggol, prompting SBS Transit to lodge a police report over what it described as an act of mischief and a public safety concern.
The incident happened at about 11pm on Sept. 27 at Cove LRT Station on the Punggol East Loop. Footage shared on social media showed the boy striking the bag twice before picking it up and flinging it from the platform in the direction of the tracks. It was not clear from the video where the bag landed or what it contained.
The footage drew concern online, with some viewers questioning whether the bag contained an animal or another object. However, there was no confirmation of its contents from authorities or the transport operator.
SBS Transit said the individual was part of a group of five. CCTV footage showed that four members of the group had not tapped in at the fare gates when they entered the station. The operator said failing to tap in constitutes fare evasion and that it was looking into the matter.
SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu said the operator does not take the incident lightly because of the potential public safety implications. The company subsequently lodged a police report.
Police confirmed that a report had been lodged and said investigations are ongoing. No further details about possible offences or action against those involved have been announced.
The incident comes as Singapore has recently strengthened rules covering nuisance and disruptive behaviour on public transport. New regulations that took effect on Sept. 23 introduced offences covering various disruptive acts in buses, bus interchanges and terminals, with penalties of up to S$500 for some offences and higher penalties for conduct that causes obstruction or danger.
Authorities have continued to stress the importance of public safety across Singapore’s public transport network, while operators and police investigate incidents that could put passengers, staff or transport operations at risk.
