Man behind Quran-stepping video likely convicted for similar acts, may be mentally unwell: Shanmugam
CNA
The man is overseas now and the police will interview him when he returns, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says.
SINGAPORE: The man who uploaded the video of the Quran being stepped on is likely the same person who uploaded similar videos previously, said Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam on Sunday (Mar 8).
He was charged and convicted in July last year, and was then jailed and released in December, said Mr Shanmugam, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security.
“When he was convicted in July last year, there was some evidence that he was mentally unwell. He is now overseas, and police will interview him when he returns,” added Mr Shanmugam.
Mr Shanmugam was speaking to reporters ahead of a break fast event in Khatib, organised by Nee Soon GRC.
Calling the video “deeply offensive”, Mr Shanmugam said: “At any time it would have been offensive, let alone during Ramadan.”
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Man behind Quran-stepping video likely convicted for similar acts, may be mentally unwell: Shanmugam
The man is overseas now and the police will interview him when he returns, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says.
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