Gang-related problems have always been a minor issues in recent past years. But recently,  gang-related problems has been rising. There are several incidents in recent news stating civilians being attacked by groups of reckless and senseless teenagers wielding vegetable's knives known as "Parangs".

Although Singapore has been labeled as crime-free city, but low crime does not mean no crime. These type of attacks are being a constant threat to all innocent civilians who are likely to be attacked if they appear at the wrong place and at the wrong time. Hence, it is not safe anymore for anyone to step out of their house after 11 P.M now. For instance, looking back at the case of the DownTown East murder, I think it was a misunderstanding between both groups which resulted in bloody clashes and a death of a bright and young teenager. And no matter who started the fight, both parties are in the wrong.

Teenagers should be responsible for their own action. Thus, I hope that parents out there should monitor their child's activities and pay more attention to their kids rather than spending their time to earn more money. Mixing with the wrong company will lead them to the wrong path or even getting them killed or spending their lives behind bars.

I am sure such similar cases are likely to appear again in the coming months. For me, I will think twice now before I step out of my house after 11 P.M because I do not know if I am the next victim. After all, everyone wants to live in a peaceful environment where they do not feel any threat around them.



Daren