AdvertisementSingaporeThe man had been cycling with his friends in a forested area of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, said the police. (Image: Google Maps)New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.16 Jun 2025 04:25PM (Updated: 16 Jun 2025 04:28PM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST SINGAPORE: A man suffered a gunshot wound on Sunday (Jun 15) while cycling in a forested area near a live-firing activity by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The police said they were alerted to the incident by the National University Hospital (NUH) on Sunday at about 11.55pm. “A bullet slug was lodged in the man’s left lower back,” said the police in a news release on Monday. “The injury is not life-threatening, and the man is currently in a stable condition, after surgery to remove the bullet slug.”The police said the man had been cycling with his friends in a forested area of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve between Upper Seletar Reservoir and Upper Peirce Reservoir at around 11.40am on Sunday when the incident occurred. He was then taken to hospital by his friends. “The public is not allowed to access that particular area, which has signages warning against unauthorised entry into a live-firing area," the police said.“Preliminary investigations found that the Singapore Armed Forces was conducting a live-firing activity at Nee Soon Range during the time of the incident. The forested area where the incident took place is near the range.”Investigations by the police and the SAF are still ongoing and the police do not suspect foul play at this point.Source: CNA/fhSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST