New information has surfaced indicating that a cyclist who was struck by a bullet may have attempted to hide the route he took on June 15 along with his companions. The 42-year-old individual failed to disclose to the police and the National University Hospital (NUH) that he had been cycling near the Nee Soon live-firing range when the incident occurred.

The Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) between Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce reservoirs is designated for live-firing activities, with clear warnings against trespassing for hikers and cyclists. The cyclist, known as L, often records his rides on the Strava app and was observed entering the cycling trail from Chestnut Nature Park at around 9.50am on the day of the incident.

Accompanied by a group of approximately 10 cyclists, including a regular riding partner identified as W, the pair accessed the Woodcutter's Trail in the CCNR around 11am, venturing into restricted areas. The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) reported that the man was hit by a bullet slug at approximately 11.40am and was subsequently taken to NUH by his friends at 1pm.

Despite the incident, the cyclist did not inform NUH staff about the gunshot wound when he arrived at the emergency department, leading to a delay in reporting to the police. The patient underwent emergency surgery, during which a bullet slug was removed from his lower back. The hospital notified the authorities once the cause of the injury was confirmed.

Following the incident, the police initiated an investigation, and the Gurkha Contingent was deployed to search the CCNR area. The cyclist initially denied being in the restricted zone but later admitted to riding in the area where the live-firing exercise was taking place.

The Woodcutter's Trail, a popular unofficial cycling route in the CCNR, is known for its challenging terrain and restricted access. L and W, who frequently cycled in the area, have since taken measures to privatize their online accounts and remove traces of their activities. The cyclist is currently under investigation for wilful trespass.