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Malaysian driver jailed two years for hitting auxiliary cop at Woodlands
A Malaysian man has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment after his vehicle struck an auxiliary police officer at Woodlands Checkpoint, resulting in a spinal fracture. The incident occurred in September 2025.
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Suriya Ganisan, a Malaysian national, was convicted following the collision that took place on September 26, 2025, at Woodlands Checkpoint. The impact caused the auxiliary officer to sustain a spinal fracture, a serious injury requiring medical intervention.
The court heard evidence regarding the circumstances of the incident, which resulted in the auxiliary officer's hospitalisation and subsequent treatment for the vertebral injury. The severity of the victim's injuries was a significant factor in determining the appropriate sentence.
The two-year custodial sentence reflects the gravity of the offence and the serious harm caused to the police officer. The case underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement personnel at border checkpoints and the consequences of dangerous driving.
Woodlands Checkpoint, located on the Malaysia-Singapore border, is one of the region's busiest land crossing points, processing thousands of vehicles and passengers daily.