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‘You have a family that can walk’: Man filmed in VivoCity elevator lobby fight speaks out, Singapore News
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‘You have a family that can walk’: Man filmed in VivoCity elevator lobby fight speaks out, Singapore News

A man caught in a confrontation in a VivoCity elevator lobby on Sunday (Dec. 1) has come forward to share his side of the story.

In a Facebook video that has since been deleted, Suresh Vanaz can be seen screaming and being held down by several members of the public.

The clip also showed him falling and throwing a backpack at another man.

Vanaz took to TikTok on Monday to give his views in a six-minute video.

He begins by calling out Facebook user “Sanico Sanico” for posting the viral video. He also claims the video was edited to go viral instead of showing his family’s point of view.

Vanaz goes on to explain that the conflict started when he tried to get out of the elevator with his brother in a wheelchair.

People did not give in when he started to back out of the elevator, but instead reportedly reprimanded him.

The other man involved in the conflict also asked Vanaz, “Can’t you see, ah, brother?”

He even challenged Vanaz to “come and settle” the conflict, but backed down and fled the scene when the latter clashed.

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In his TikTok video, Vanaz admits that he became angry because of the other party’s inconsiderate behavior and had similar experiences riding the elevator with his brother in a wheelchair.

“You have a family that can walk,” he said, encouraging those who are able-bodied to take the escalator and yield to those who need to use the elevator.

Vanaz also raised issues with “keyboard warriors” who left derogatory comments online without knowing his side of the story.

“Be aware, caregivers are under stress in this situation in Singapore,” he said.

Messages of encouragement and support poured in, with netizens praising Vanaz for standing up for his brother.

Some even shared their own experiences, highlighting the need for better etiquette when taking the elevator.

AsiaOne has contacted the VivoCity management office for more information.

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