Tan Sen Yang

Orchard Towers Drama: Tan Sen Yang Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Fight

Shocking Orchard Towers murder case concludes with Tan Sen Yang sentenced to life imprisonment for fatal fight.

In a dramatic conclusion to the Orchard Towers murder case, Tan Sen Yang, the last accused person involved in the fatal fight, has been found guilty of killing Mr. Satheesh Noel Gobidass with a stab wound to his neck in 2019. Holding a karambit knife, Tan Sen Yang punched another man at Orchard Towers, leading to his life sentence. A Singaporean of Chinese descent, he was also sentenced to 12 strokes of the cane. Surprisingly, the prosecution did not pursue the death penalty in this high-profile case, opting for the lesser punishment of life imprisonment. The penalty for murder in Singapore typically involves death by hanging or life imprisonment. The Orchard Towers drama has captivated the nation with its twists and turns, shedding light on the consequences of violence and crime in the city-state.