Student found dead in Kuantan, boyfriend remanded in murder probe
The 19-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene after calling the police himself.
A 19-year-old female student was found dead in a Kuantan rented room following a quarrel with her boyfriend, according to police. The incident allegedly occurred in a rented room at Jalan Air Putih 2, Kuantan, early this morning. Police were called to the scene by the boyfriend himself at 4.32am after he reported the altercation via the MERS 999 emergency services line.
Upon arrival, police found the 19-year-old female student unconscious on the ground floor of the premises. Forensic specialists confirmed her death was likely caused by strangulation, with marks on her neck indicating pressure. The case is being treated as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, and the suspect has been remanded in custody for seven days.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, and investigators are collecting witness statements. The public is urged to refrain from speculating or sharing unverified information.
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