Girl murdered in Yong Peng school died from blunt trauma to head
Irene Sofiya Khairoul Faisal, 16, was found dead at the school on Saturday evening after she did not return home after a tuition class.
A 16-year-old Form 4 student, Irene Sofiya Khairoul Faisal, was discovered dead in her school's hall in Yong Peng, Johor, after a tuition class on Saturday. The cause of death has been identified as blunt trauma to the head, according to the federal police.
Bukit Aman CID chief M Kumar stated that a comprehensive, transparent, and professional investigation into the murder will be conducted by the police. He emphasized that there will be no cover-up for any party involved in the incident. The motive and cause of the incident are still under investigation.
Three 16-year-old male students were arrested and are assisting in the murder probe. One of them has been remanded for six days until October 9. The public is warned against making speculative comments or speculating about the incident, both verbally and through social media, as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation.
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