The riots that occurred in the district of Little India , Singapore , Sunday night , allegedly triggered by the death of a foreign worker as a result of getting hit by a bus non - public transportation.
Reuters news agency reported that the mob set fire to vehicles and clashed with police .
The television footage showed masses smashing bus and at least three police vehicles overthrown .
Singapore Police said the riot was triggered fatal traffic collisions .
" Not long after that , riots exploded with about 400 people who destroyed five police vehicles and an ambulance , " the Singapore Police Force in a statement . They also mention that ten policemen were injured .
Reuters writes that Little India on a Sunday usually become congested area .
Many construction workers from Bangladesh and India gathered in the district to spend a holiday .
Riots are rare in Singapore . The state has tough laws against riot with a maximum of seven years imprisonment and caning .
" This incident is a serious matter because it resulted in the injury and damage to public facilities , " said Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Singapore , Teo Chee Hean .
Policy reported that at 01:00 on Monday ( Sunday at 24.00 pm ) the situation is under control .
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