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COI to investigate Little India riot: PM Lee

SINGAPORE — A Committee of Inquiry (COI) will be convened to investigate last night’s riot at Little India and how the incident was handled on the ground, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a statement today (Dec 9).

SINGAPORE — A Committee of Inquiry (COI) will be convened to investigate last night’s riot at Little India and how the incident was handled on the ground, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a statement today (Dec 9).

The COI will also review the current measures to manage areas where foreign workers congregate and give suggestions on how they can be improved, Mr Lee added.

HE also said last night’s riot at Little India was an isolated incident and it should not tarnish our views of the foreign worker community in Singapore.

“The vast majority of foreign workers in Singapore are law-abiding workers. They contribute to our economy, working hard to earn a living and support their families back home. We must not allow this bad incident to tarnish our views of the foreign worker community here,” Mr Lee said.

He added: “The riot in Little India was a very serious incident. There is no excuse for such violent and criminal behaviour. We are investigating the incident thoroughly and will deal with the culprits with the full force of the law.

“I also offer my deepest condolences to the family of Mr Sakthivel Kumaravelu, who was killed in the traffic accident that preceded the riot.

“I am glad the Home Team officers who were injured in the incident have been discharged from the hospital, and are recovering well. I wish them a complete and speedy recovery.

“I urge Singaporeans to remain calm and continue with our daily lives. Support our frontline officers in the Home Team, and share any leads you may have with the Police. Let us stay united as one people as we deal with this unfortunate incident, and keep Singapore a safe and orderly country.”

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