Full-time national serviceman found hanged from rope at Sembawang Air Base

A full-time national serviceman (NSF) was found dead at Sembawang Air Base on Friday (Sep 28) at 8.22am.

According to the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), the man was pronounced dead by a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical officer at about 8.31am.

The deceased, who was a transport operator from 706 Squadron, was found hanging by a rope in his office.

"The Ministry of Defence and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late serviceman," said Mindef in a news release.

"The police are investigating the incident.

"The SAF is assisting the family in their time of grief."