Former police officer may stand trial in October for Kovan double murder
SINGAPORE — More than two years after a father and son were found murdered in Kovan, former police officer Iskandar Rahmat could stand trial for their deaths in October.
The Kovan murder suspect Iskandar leaves the Subordinate Courts on July 15, 2013. TODAY file photo
SINGAPORE — More than two years after a father and son were found murdered in Kovan, former police officer Iskandar Rahmat could stand trial for their deaths in October.
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Teo Chee Hean yesterday (July 13) said a committal hearing has been scheduled for July 29, when the judge will decide if Iskandar is to go on trial at the High Court.
In the event that he is committed to stand trial, his case will be heard in the High Court from Oct 20 to 30 and March 29 to April 8 next year, Mr Teo said in a written response to a parliamentary question filed by Aljunied GRC Member of Parliament Sylvia Lim, who had asked for an update on the criminal proceedings.
On July 15, 2013, Iskandar was charged with the murder of 66-year-old car-workshop owner Tan Boon Sin and his son, Tan Chee Heong, 42.
If convicted, Iskandar faces the death penalty.
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