Policeman accused of double murder in S'pore betrays no emotion in court
The Singaporean policeman at the centre of the Kovan double murder showed no emotion yesterday as he was charged with the brutal slaying of a father and son.
Iskandar Rahmat, 34, is accused of killing car workshop owner Tan Boon Sin, 66, and his 42-year-old son. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
The senior staff sergeant is believed to be the first active police officer in Singapore to be charged with murder in recent years.
The 14-year police veteran made a two-minute courtroom appearance, during which the charges were read out.
For a brief moment, his eyes scanned the packed public gallery for familiar faces, but did not react. Later, two women were seen leaving the court – one in tears.
Cop was in financial difficulty
The victims were allegedly attacked at the Tan Boon Sin’s home at about 3.30pm last Wednesday. His son, businessman Tan Chee Heong, was reportedly seen staggering out of the house, bleeding profusely from his neck.
He was then dragged for nearly a kilometre by the family’s car, before the body was dropped near the Kovan MRT station.
The father was later found dead at the house – also reportedly with wounds to the neck.
Iskandar was arrested in Johor Baru last Friday night after a 54-hour manhunt.
Yesterday, the police suspended him from duty without pay. Records show he has been facing financial difficulties and disciplinary proceedings.
District Judge Kessler Soh yesterday adjourned the case to next Monday, and Iskandar will be remanded for further investigation.
