Dramatic Rescue: PCG Responds to Illegal Boarding Incident in Singapore Strait

A 29-year-old Indian man was hospitalized after a chemical tanker was illegally boarded in the Singapore Strait. The Police Coast Guard quickly responded, clearing the deck and verifying identities. Despite a thorough search by PCG, no perpetrators were found, and investigations are ongoing.

A 29-year-old Indian national was discharged from hospital after an illegal boarding incident on a chemical tanker in the Singapore Strait. The incident occurred outside Singapore's territorial waters, where unknown suspects illegally boarded the vessel.

Police Coast Guard officers swiftly responded, boarding the vessel on February 28, and found a crew member seriously injured, bleeding from his right eye. Inspector Muhammad Rasidi Suriade ordered immediate aid for the casualty while a search for suspects began.

Within 20 minutes, officers evacuated the injured member, verifying the identities of over 20 crew members to rule out perpetrators in disguise. A two-hour search, with support from a patrol boat, revealed no suspects onboard, with investigations still ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)