LAHAD DATU: Thirteen students of a vocational college, aged between 16 and 19, have been arrested to facilitate investigations into the death of their college mate, here, Friday.
The 17-year-old victim was found unconscious around 6.50am in one of the college’s dorm rooms.
Lahad Datu District Police Chief Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad said police received a report from the college director about the matter.
“Medical officials who arrived at the scene pronounced him dead there,” he said in a statement.
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“There were injuries and bruises on the victim’s body. We believe this happened due to a misunderstanding between the victim and other students,” he said.
“The incident is believed to be over a phone charger…do not speculate and leave the police to do investigations,” he added.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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