Baby's body found in hostel locker in Dungun
DUNGUN: A 19-year-old student gave birth to a baby boy, believed to have been about eight months’ gestation, in a hostel toilet at an educational institution on Wednesday night.
A 19-year-old student gave birth in a hostel toilet at an educational institution in Dungun, Malaysia. The baby, believed to be around eight months old, was found in a locker after the student's body was discovered by mosque management. Police suspect the student suffered a miscarriage before giving birth. The baby was wrapped in cloth and placed in a bag before being kept in the locker. Police are investigating the incident under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealing a birth.
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