The Al-Istiqamah Mosque at 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 was evacuated on 24 Sep 2025, following the discovery of a suspicious parcel sent to the property.
Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted at about 5:20pm, prompting authorities to clear the premises as a precautionary step, reported The Straits Times.
Police and SCDF Response
Police officers and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) arrived promptly, with hazardous materials specialists deployed.
Detectors combed the site and found no hazardous substances inside the package. The area was cordoned off, with residents and passers-by kept clear of the mosque boundary.
Multiple emergency vehicles – including hazmat trucks, an ambulance, and fire engines – were positioned outside the mosque.
The SCDF confirmed one person was assessed for breathlessness and conveyed to Sengkang General Hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) published a statement, acknowledging the incident and noting its cooperation with authorities.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim arrived at the mosque and spoke with staff involved in receiving the package, mentioning they appeared physically unharmed and appreciated support from the community.
The mosque, completed in May 1999 under the Mosque Building Fund, typically accommodates up to 3,300 worshippers.
Regular mosque activities resumed on 25 Sep 2025, with congregational prayers conducted as scheduled.
Police investigations remain ongoing, and members of the public were advised to avoid speculation while inquiries are underway.
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