SINGAPORE: The police are investigating a case of unnatural death after a man was found motionless at a staircase landing in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
The Singapore Police Force said it was alerted to the case at about 7.30am on Thursday (Apr 23), which involved a 46-year-old Indian national.
AdvertisementAdvertisementHe was found lying motionless at the staircase landing and subsequently died of his injuries, the police said.
"Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing," the force added.
Responding to CNA's queries, the Ministry of Health said the man was a confirmed COVID-19 case.
According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the man worked as a construction worker for the same employer since September 2009.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIn a statement to the media, MOM said the worker lived in a factory-converted dormitory operated by his employer.
"It was last inspected on Apr 12, 2020. At the time, it housed nine workers (including the deceased), less than the approved capacity for factory-converted dormitories," said the ministry.
"The dormitory was found to be in an acceptable condition, including cleanliness and ventilation."
MOM did not indicate why the man had been at the hospital.
In response to CNA queries, the High Commission of India in Singapore said it was informed of the Indian national's death.
"We await further information about the circumstances surrounding the death from the police after coroner’s (inquiry) is complete," the High Commission said in an email.
CNA has contacted the hospital for more information.
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Josephine Teo speaking to workers at the dormitory of an Indian national who died at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital on Apr 23. (Photo: Ministry of Manpower)
MOM said Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam and Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo visited the man's roommates on Thursday afternoon to speak with them and understand their concerns.
"The workers were sad but calm. They reported that they have been well taken care of by the employer. They also requested that the nephew of the deceased worker, who is employed by the same company, be allowed to pay his last respects," said MOM, adding that it is working with the Ministry of Health to facilitate the request.
MOM is also working with the Hindu Endowments Board to undertake the necessary funeral arrangements for the deceased worker, as well as with the Migrant Workers’ Centre to provide support to the family of the deceased.
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The Singapore Police Force said it was alerted to the case at about 7.30am on Thursday (Apr 23), which involved a 46-year-old Indian national.
AdvertisementAdvertisementHe was found lying motionless at the staircase landing and subsequently died of his injuries, the police said.
"Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing," the force added.
Responding to CNA's queries, the Ministry of Health said the man was a confirmed COVID-19 case.
According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the man worked as a construction worker for the same employer since September 2009.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIn a statement to the media, MOM said the worker lived in a factory-converted dormitory operated by his employer.
"It was last inspected on Apr 12, 2020. At the time, it housed nine workers (including the deceased), less than the approved capacity for factory-converted dormitories," said the ministry.
"The dormitory was found to be in an acceptable condition, including cleanliness and ventilation."
MOM did not indicate why the man had been at the hospital.
In response to CNA queries, the High Commission of India in Singapore said it was informed of the Indian national's death.
"We await further information about the circumstances surrounding the death from the police after coroner’s (inquiry) is complete," the High Commission said in an email.
CNA has contacted the hospital for more information.
MOM said Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam and Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo visited the man's roommates on Thursday afternoon to speak with them and understand their concerns.
"The workers were sad but calm. They reported that they have been well taken care of by the employer. They also requested that the nephew of the deceased worker, who is employed by the same company, be allowed to pay his last respects," said MOM, adding that it is working with the Ministry of Health to facilitate the request.
MOM is also working with the Hindu Endowments Board to undertake the necessary funeral arrangements for the deceased worker, as well as with the Migrant Workers’ Centre to provide support to the family of the deceased.
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