SEREMBAN: Police have wrapped up investigations into the death of a Year Four pupil here after recording statements from 49 witnesses, says Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.
The Negri Sembilan police chief said the investigation papers have also been submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers for further action.
“The 49 witnesses were either directly or indirectly linked to the case.
“We are now waiting for further instructions from the AGC,” he said in a statement.
The 10-year-old victim was found unconscious in the toilet of the school in Senawang near here on Oct 1.
He was then rushed to a clinic by the school’s discipline teacher, but was pronounced dead by a doctor.
An autopsy conducted on his remains revealed that his death was caused by compression of the neck. No other injuries were found on the body.
DCP Alzafny said personnel from Bukit Aman’s behavioural science and forensic units were also roped in on the probe.
“We are looking at all angles, including whether there were criminal elements in the case and other aspects such as the possibility of bullying involved.
“We would also like to remind the public to refrain from speculating, not to share unverified information or make unnecessary or irresponsible comments on the case,” he added.
DCP Alzafny had earlier said the boy’s death was being probed under the anti-bullying legislation or Section 507C of the Penal Code.
Section 507C criminalises the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or actions that are likely to cause harassment, distress, fear, or alarm in another person, even if harm was not intended by the perpetrator.
The penalty for this offence is a term of imprisonment of up to one year, a fine, or both.
