Police await DPP’s decision on alleged gang rape case at Melaka school


JASIN: The investigation paper on the alleged sexual assault involving four Form Five male students against a Form Three female student at a secondary school in Alor Gajah has been referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP).

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said a decision on whether the students will be charged is expected to be known on Wednesday (Oct 15).

"The investigation has been completed, and we are now awaiting further instructions from the DPP,” he told reporters at a press conference at the Jasin district police headquarters here on Wednesday.

On Oct 11, the media reported that a female Form Three student at the secondary school in Alor Gajah, Melaka was believed to have been raped by two senior students.

A video of the assault was then shared among students in the school.

Four 17-year-old male students who are believed to be connected with the case were remanded by the police to assist in the investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 375B of the Penal Code. - Bernama

 

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

700 open burning cases recorded in Perak since January 2026
Chief Justice of Malaysia, IGP lead honours list for Sabah Governor's 75th birthday
Cheras landlord allegedly attacked by tenant in tiff over parking
Rain in parts of Kedah brings relief after prolonged hot spell
Fight breaks out between two rival Kota Kinabalu tour operators
Rompin air quality at unhealthy levels due to plantation fire
Man driving while intoxicated kills motorcyclist in Klang crash
Kerian padi farmers concerned as planting season delayed due to deferred irrigation
Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning issued for several states until 9pm (March 29)
Bushfires in central Sarawak under control, says Bomba

Others Also Read