If you want to express your dissatisfaction with the government, there are several things you can do:
- Write to your MP
- Pen a passionate and lengthy diatribe on social media
- Anything but burn down a police station
Simple, right? Well, it appears not.
Man Started Fire & Set off 16 Explosions Outside Police Post to Express His Anti-Government Views
On 13 March last year, while Singaporeans were still coming to grips with the fact that they could no longer travel, Sivaprakash Mailravanan started a fire outside Kallang Neighbourhood Police Post (NPP).
He also set various items alight, including deodorant sprays, causing 16 explosions between 11.13pm and 11.23pm that day.
He even used an axe to smash glass panels at the police post and spray-painted “ISIS” on seven pillars in the area.
Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail
Yesterday (30 June), the 31-year-old was sentenced to 3.5 years’ jail and nine strokes of the cane.
Earlier, he had pled guilty to one count each of vandalism, causing mischief by fire, and being in possession of a weapon.
Fortunately, no one was hurt in his fiery protest.
His acts did cause around S$20,000 in damage to the area and a nearby car, however.
When Sivaprakash devised the scheme, he planned to allow himself to get arrested so he could speak publicly about his perceived injustices in court.
However, he was silent during the court proceedings yesterday.
As for why he spray-painted ISIS on the pillars, it wasn’t because he was a supporter of the terrorist group.
“The accused spray painted ‘ISIS’ on the pillars of the HDB void deck knowing that this would create terror and alarm to those who witnessed this,” the prosecutor said.
He wanted to show the government that there may be a backlash from those the accused perceived to be poor and oppressed, the prosecutor added.
The prosecutor stated in court that Sivaprakash has a delusional disorder and cannot accept the fact that his abnormal behaviour emanates from a psychiatric disorder.
Featured Image: Youtube (The Straits Times)
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