Four students have been arrested following the alleged assault of a schoolmate who was found unconscious in a dormitory toilet.
Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan said the victim’s mother was notified by a teacher at 9:05 a.m. on Monday that her son had been discovered unconscious. The boy was immediately taken to Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital for treatment.
According to Hanyan, the victim told his mother that he was assaulted by several students at around 12:10 a.m. on Monday, resulting in his loss of consciousness. Investigations revealed that the incident took place in the school dormitory and appeared to have been sparked by claims that the victim had spoken negatively about a friend of one of the suspects, who then enlisted three others to confront him.
“This is the first such incident reported at the school, which does not have CCTV coverage at the location,” Hanyan said.
Four students, aged between 16 and 17, were detained to assist with investigations. The Sungai Petani Magistrate’s Court remanded one 16-year-old student, while the remaining three were released. The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code, which addresses harassment and bullying.
