http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/official_releases/nr/2013/mar/08mar13_nr2.html
On 8 Mar 2013 at 10.45am, two Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) full-time National Servicemen (NSFs), Safety Officer Second Lieutenant (2LT) Kamalasivam S/O Shanmuganathan and Recruit (REC) Abdul Hamid Bin Abdul Smad were injured while participating in a live hand grenade training at Pulau Tekong.
The practice throw earlier the same morning had proceeded without incident. But for the actual throw, REC Abdul Hamid accidentally released the hand grenade lever while pulling out the safety pin. 2LT Kamalasivam, the Safety Officer, immediately instructed REC Abdul Hamid to throw the grenade towards the designated impact area. 2LT Kamalasivam then pulled REC Abdul Hamid down to take cover in the grenade throwing bay and shielded him.
The grenade detonated in mid-air away from the bay.
REC Abdul Hamid sustained an injury to a finger on his right hand while 2LT Kamalasivam was injured on his left shoulder. Both servicemen were treated on site and subsequently sent to Changi General Hospital (CGH) at 11.45am. Both are stable and conscious, and currently under observation in the general ward in CGH.
Live hand grenade training has been suspended until investigations are completed. The alertness and quick action of 2LT Kamalasivam averted more serious injury to both the recruit and himself.
SAF officer receives Chief of Army coin for his bravery in hand grenade incident
A Singapore Armed Forces officer has received the Chief of Army coin for his brave act in saving a recruit during a hand grenade incident.
Major-General Ravinder Singh, who is the Chief of Army, visited both men in hospital on Saturday and found them in good spirits.
He also presented the Chief of Army Coin to Second Lieutenant Kamalasivam Shanmuganathan for his bravery.
The Coin is given to soldiers who have performed well and have gone beyond the call of duty.
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