Police Record 92 Witnesses to Assist Investigation Into Death of 14-Year-Old Student

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded 92 witness statements to assist in the investigation into the death of a 14-year-old female student who was found hanging at her residence at Jalan Langkawi here on August 18.

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Fadil Marsus, said the investigation was carried out after his department received a report from the victim’s mother on the same day.

He said police received a call at approximately 1.59 am from a woman who informed that her daughter was found hanging in a room at their residence.

“The victim was taken to the Emergency Department of Kuala Lumpur Hospital by ambulance and received emergency treatment before being confirmed dead at 2.25 am by a medical officer.

“A post-mortem was conducted by the Forensic Medical Officer of Kuala Lumpur Hospital and the cause of death was compression of the neck due to hanging,” he said in a statement today.

Fadil said a sudden death report was opened by the Setapak Police Station Chief before police received a second report from the victim’s mother at approximately 7.49 pm, August 19.

According to him, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters then conducted further investigations into the report.

“A total of 92 witness statements have been recorded to assist the investigation.

“The case is being investigated under Section 507B of the Penal Code which provides for imprisonment of up to three years or a fine or both,” he said.

That section is the provision addressing harassment, threats, insults and bullying acts including online communication.

He said the investigation is still ongoing and the public is advised not to make any speculation regarding the incident.

It is understood that this case involves a 14-year-old student, Keziah Nisha, which attracted widespread attention after several parties filed police reports due to suspicion of bullying elements, following allegations that the victim left a note before the incident.

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