Inquest To Look Into Student's Death

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Channel: 7Edition · 2018 · News & Politics

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An inquest will be held into Vasanthapiriya Muniandy’s death who was accused of stealing a teacher's phone after police wrap up investigations into the case.

Penang Criminal Investigation Department chief, Datuk Zainol Samah said police are still investigating the case from all angles, and will need to record more statements from witnesses.

He said police have opened three investigation papers in connection to the Form Two student's death.

The authorities first opened an investigation paper under Section 309 for attempted suicide when the girl was brought to the hospital after hanging herself.

The second investigation paper was opened when the girl's uncle lodged a police report alleging a teacher had abused and threatened the student.

And the third when a man lodged a report that he and the teachers had been defamed by various news report over the case.

Overall, police have recorded a total 24 statements in connection to the case.

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