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Student found dead in Kuantan, boyfriend detained

KUANTAN: A 19-year-old student was found dead, believed to have been strangled following an argument with her boyfriend, at a house in Air Putih.

Student found dead in Kuantan, boyfriend detained

A 19-year-old student was discovered dead in Kuantan, Malaysia, with signs suggesting she was strangled following an argument with her boyfriend, according to the New Straits Times. The incident occurred at a house in Air Putih, where the boyfriend was also present when police arrived at 4.32am. The suspect, a 19-year-old man, informed the police about the argument, which led to the discovery of the victim lying unconscious on a bed.

Medical examinations confirmed signs of pressure around the victim's neck, leading to her pronounced death. The boyfriend has been detained for further investigation by Kuantan police.

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