Kuala Pilah student death: First suspect remanded another seven days
KUALA PILAH: The remand order for the first suspect detained in connection with the death of a Form Two student at a school here has been extended for another seven days.
Kuala Pilah police have extended the remand order for the first suspect in the death of a Form Two student at a school. Negri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the extension was granted at the Kuala Pilah magistrate's court this morning. The initial seven-day remand expired, prompting the police to apply for a renewal.
The court permitted the extension to run until October 7. Police have recorded statements from 70 individuals, including students, teachers, and coaches. However, there has been no significant increase in the number of alleged victims, according to Alzafny. The victim, who was found unconscious at the school hostel last Friday, was pronounced dead at Tuanku Ampuan Najihah Hospital.
Police are investigating the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code, examining potential elements of bullying, including claims that the victim was assaulted due to suspicions he was vaping. Five students have come forward alleging they were bullied by the first suspect.
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