SHAH ALAM: No external injuries were detected on the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student who died while undergoing the Public University Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) training at the Shah Alam campus.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (pic) said the victim died of multiple organ failure due to heat stroke.
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"The incident has been classified as sudden death," he said in a statement.
Comm Hussein said the victim's father was informed that his son fell unconscious during a marching exercise and he was sent to Shah Alam Hospital for treatment on Nov 10.
"Initial investigations revealed that the student had joined Palapes at UiTM Shah Alam since late October and he was undergoing a fitness test before basic training starts next year.
"On the day of the incident, the student was punished by his trainer for being left behind during a running session. He was instructed to do push-ups.
"Soon after, he fell unconscious," he said.
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During treatment at the hospital's emergency ward, the student was half awake and was experiencing a high temperature, Comm Hussein said.
"Efforts were made to hydrate him but it did not have any positive result.
"The student was also suffering from cramps and was given further treatment before being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
"The victim passed away on Nov 13," he said.
Police have recorded the statements of nine witnesses, including the victim's father, who lodged a police report on Nov 15, he added.
"We urged those with information to contact the assistant investigating officer Asst Supt Mohd Khairi Kamaruddin at 012-266 6025."
Previously, the Armed Forces issued a statement that it was investigating a report lodged by a man, who alleged that the death of his son during training at a public university was linked to bullying.
