An off-duty police officer raced into action to rescue a woman who was trapped under a car in Woodlands. For his swift actions and effort, he was presented with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Community Lifesaver Award.
According to a blog post by The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on March 6, Sergeant Muhammad Sadiq Soharno was “jolted from his evening routine” at home on Nov 4, 2025.
After hearing a loud bang, the airport patrol officer saw several people gathering around a car at the carpark from his window.
They were shouting while looking at its tyres, Sgt Sadiq recalled. He rushed downstairs and saw a woman pinned under the vehicle.
Drawing from his past experience as a firefighter during national service, Sgt Sadiq called for medical assistance before checking if the woman was conscious and breathing.
The police officer then organised an “impromptu rescue team” — made up of bystanders who rushed to help — to lift her out of the car.
