REMBAU, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Police are investigating whether bullying was linked to the death of a Year Four pupil in Senawang yesterday.
State police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the case was being investigated under Section 507C of the Penal Code related to bullying.
“Yes, investigations are leaning in that direction. A thorough probe will be carried out to determine whether any elements of bullying were involved,” he told Bernama when contacted today.
The parents of the pupil were at the Forensic Medical Unit of Rembau Hospital at 1 pm today to get the post-mortem results.
However, family members said the parents were too distraught to speak to reporters.
Media reports said the 10-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a private hospital after being found unconscious in the toilet of his school.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek was also reported as saying that her ministry was leaving the investigation entirely to the police and stressed it would be conducted transparently.
She said the Education Ministry is currently focusing on psychosocial measures and emotional support for pupils and teachers at the school.
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