PETALING JAYA: A viral video showing a child being bullied by a group of girls is now under police investigation.
North Klang Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao said in a statement on Friday (June 21) that the police were notified of the video, which shows the girl being harassed and beaten in a school toilet.
"The cause of the incident is still under investigation. Investigations are being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt," he said.
He added that the police are taking the matter seriously.
"As such, strict action will be taken to ensure safety and public peace is maintained," he said.
The two-minute and 27-second video shows a girl being surrounded by others in a toilet before several start pushing and beating her.
It was alleged in the video's caption that the incident occurred in a school in Meru.
One girl is seen grabbing her by the neck before shoving her to the floor while others take turns slapping her.
