Religious teacher who allegedly broke student’s leg released on bail

KUALA TERENGGANU – A Quran and Fardu Ain class teacher of a school in Marang, here, who was ordered to be in remand for three days since last Friday for allegedly slamming a student to a chair resulting in the boy fracturing his leg, was released on police bail today.

Marang district police chief Mohd Zain Mat Dris, when contacted, said the teacher was released after police recorded his statement following an investigation under Section 325 of the Penal Code.

“Police have gathered all evidence and the investigation paper on the case will be submitted to the public prosecutor for further action,” he said.

The victim was allegedly slammed onto his chair by the religious teacher during a class session on July 6 after the teacher got angry with his behaviour in the classroom. – Bernama, July 17, 2022