Singapore Mosque Evacuated after Suspicious Parcel Spotted
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a report at about 5.20pm regarding the delivery of the parcel to the mosque. Police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers were deployed, and the building was cleared as a safety measure, Channel News Asia reported.
Specialists from SCDF’s hazardous materials (HazMat) unit later confirmed that no dangerous substances were detected. One individual was assessed for breathlessness and taken to Sengkang General Hospital, the agency added.
By 10pm, the police cordon was lifted and most emergency vehicles had departed, though investigations continued inside.
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Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim arrived at the mosque shortly after 10.30pm. He described the incident as “unacceptable” and stressed that it was being taken seriously.
“We are investigating this matter, and we are taking it very seriously,” he said. “The police are following up on all the leads that we have, and we will do everything possible to ensure the safety of our community.”
He thanked mosque staff for their vigilance and cooperation, urging the public to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation while investigations are underway.
He also reassured worshippers that mosques in Singapore remain safe and confirmed that Al-Istiqamah would resume normal operations, including pre-dawn prayers on Thursday.
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The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said in a Facebook post that it is working closely with the authorities.
Al-Istiqamah Mosque, completed in 1999, can accommodate about 3,300 worshippers and also runs a kindergarten for young children.
Source: Agencies
