Man charged with taking part in public assemblies near Changi Prison without a permit
S Suraendher Kumarr, 32, is also accused of taking part in a February 2025 public assembly at the State Courts, where such gatherings are prohibited.
Suraendher Kumarr, a 32-year-old man, faces three charges under the Public Order Act after being accused of participating in public assemblies without a permit near Changi Prison and at the State Courts, where such gatherings are prohibited. Kumarr, who is the vice-president of the board of directors at the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME), allegedly attended two candlelight vigils near Changi Prison in November 2024 and January 2025 to commemorate the executions of two drug traffickers.
He is also accused of participating in a February 2025 public assembly at the State Courts, an area where assemblies are strictly forbidden. If convicted, the punishment could be a fine of up to S$5,000 for participating in an assembly in a prohibited area.
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