The wall of the underpass leading to Exit A of Buona Vista MRT station was allegedly vandalised with a long stretch of graffiti.
The discovery of the graffiti was made on Aug. 8, 2023 morning.
The graffiti, with symbols, read: "IF 1 [Syringe] = 1 DEATH = 1 [man being hanged] HOW MANY 4 U SG GOV?"
Image via Hannah Martens/Mothership
Image via Hannah Martens/Mothership
The aftermath of the alleged act of vandalism was captured by a Mothership reader.
The spraypainted words and symbols in black stretched about 5m.
Passersby were seen walking past it.
There are no surveillance cameras inside the pedestrian tunnel.
In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force confirmed that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.
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Top image via Hannah Martens/Mothership