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Form 3 student at risk of hearing loss from bullying, senior arrested

The 17-year-old suspect, who has been released on bail, purportedly assaulted his junior at the school in Shah Alam last week.

Form 3 student at risk of hearing loss from bullying, senior arrested

A 17-year-old Form 3 student in Shah Alam may face hearing loss after allegedly being assaulted by a senior student last week, according to Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar. The incident reportedly stemmed from teasing between schoolmates. The Form 3 student has been arrested and released on bail, but the investigation is continuing with additional statements to be taken.

The extent of the injuries sustained by the younger student is unclear, pending the official report from a medical officer. The case is being investigated under Sections 506 and 323 of the Penal Code, which deal with criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt, respectively.

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