3 self-radicalised teens detained by ISD; 2 planned attacks on schools in Singapore
Three teenagers in Singapore have been detained under the Internal Security Act for self-radicalization and planning violent attacks. Two of the youths specifically targeted their schools, while the third planned attacks to support ISIS ideologies.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent threat of online radicalization among youth and the proactive measures taken by security agencies to prevent domestic terrorism.
A 14-year-old boy created a 21-page manifesto detailing an attack on his schoolmates and teachers and admitted he would have carried out the stabbings.
Screenshot of a Roblox first-person shooter game where the radicalised 14-year-old recreated mass shootings. (Image: ISD)
Fabian Koh 27 Jul 2026 05:30PM (Updated: 27 Jul 2026 06:03PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: A 14-year-old boy who was self-radicalised online was prepared to carry out a mass-casualty stabbing attack at his secondary school after creating a 21-page manifesto detailing the attack.
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