SIBU – Five high school students in Mukah have been arrested for allegedly attacking a peer over lost trousers.
Mukah police chief Muhamad Rizal Alias said the suspects – all in Form 5 – were detained following a police report lodged on March 27.
“The first incident occurred on March 25 at the male dormitory of the school around 9.30pm. The victim was allegedly assaulted by the suspects, who accused him of losing their trousers, which he was washing.
“The assault caused injuries to the victim’s chest and back,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Rizal said the same suspects allegedly attacked the victim again the following night, this time resulting in injuries to the victim’s chest, stomach, and private parts.
“The victim was sent to Bintulu Hospital for examination and further treatment. All suspects are under a four-day remand to facilitate further investigation.”
The suspects are being investigated under Section 506 which involves criminal intimidation, Section 377CA (sexual connection by object) and Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt).
Rizal also advised the public against speculating on the case and assured that the police would take stern action based on the provisions of the law. – March 30, 2024