KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner’s Court heard that dorm mates did not dare comfort Zara Qairina Mahathir as she cried when questioned over a theft.
Counsel Rizwandean M. Borhan said a child witness described the seniors who confronted Zara as “fierce,” with one shouting and hurling abuse.
The deponent said Zara appeared afraid during the scolding but was generally known as cheerful, polite, and aspiring to be a surau prefect.
The inquest continues on Oct 7 with testimony from a chemist.
