A 36-year-old Singaporean, Vikneswaran V Moganaval, was sentenced to 14 weeks’ imprisonment on February 11 for deliberately smearing pork luncheon meat along the corridor of his flat, intending to offend his Malay-Muslim neighbours. The incident stemmed from frustration over noise caused by the victim’s children playing in the corridor.
Incident Occurs During Deepavali
The act took place at a HDB block in Woodlands on October 20, 2025, coinciding with Deepavali. Vikneswaran poured and smeared a can of pork luncheon meat in front of the victim’s flat, hoping the children would step on it and carry it home, which he claimed would cause “bad karma” to the family.
Police Called on Himself
Later that evening, Vikneswaran called the police to report his own plan, warning them, “Send police now if not I will confront them.” Officers instructed him not to repeat the act and to clean up the mess, which he refused, requiring a Town Council cleaner to be called.
Family Distressed by Religious Violation
The next day, the victim and her family inadvertently stepped on the smeared meat, causing significant distress as the substance violated their religious beliefs. The incident led to Vikneswaran’s arrest on October 21, 2025.
Previous Court Proceedings and Bail
He was charged in court on October 23, 2025, and remanded at the Institute of Mental Health until November 6, 2025. Although released on bail, he later requested its revocation in February 2026 and remained in remand. The offence carries a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Separate Incident: Abusive Language Towards Police
Vikneswaran also faced charges for verbally abusing a public servant on February 8, 2025, after locking himself out of his grandmother’s house. This offence falls under the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 and carries a fine of up to S$5,000, imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.
Court Notes Previous Offences and Remorse
The prosecution described his actions as “immature” and “disgraceful,” citing previous convictions for nuisance calls and abusing police officers. In court, Vikneswaran expressed deep remorse and apologised. He has since completed programmes on handling conflict and is pursuing a work-study diploma.
