Zara Qairina inquest: Police recorded statements from 200 witnesses

The inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir has recorded statements from 200 witnesses, including family members, neighbours, school friends, teachers, medical officers, police personnel, and students from Zara's hostel. The investigation commenced on July 16, 2025, following a police report from the hostel warden, Azhari Abd Sagap, who found Zara unconscious on the ground floor of her hostel.

Statements were recorded from various witnesses over the following days, with police seeking assistance from different IPDs to gather information on several students. The last time the students claimed to see Zara was in May 2025, and they were unaware of any incident leading up to her unconscious state. The inquest aims to determine the cause and circumstances of Zara's death, including any potential criminal involvement.

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