Kuala Pilah student's death: Police probing possibility assault triggered by vaping incident
SEREMBAN: Police are investigating the possibility of bullying in connection with the death of a male Form Two student at a school hostel in Kuala Pilah, including allegations that the victim was beaten after being suspected of vaping.
Kuala Pilah police are probing allegations that a Form Two student's death may have been triggered by a vaping incident which allegedly led to bullying and assault, according to state police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad. The victim, a 14-year-old, was beaten after being suspected of vaping, police reported. Alzafny stated that authorities had received information suggesting bullying played a role in the tragedy, but the final post-mortem examination report has yet to be received from the Chemistry Department.
Preliminary investigations suggested the incident may have stemmed from the victim violating school rules. Police have classified the case as murder and have detained a 16-year-old in connection with the 14-year-old's death. So far, police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including students, teachers, and the victim's parents.
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