Banting school stabbing suspect identified as person with disabilities, remanded for four days
A 15-year-old girl has been remanded for four days over a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting, Selangor. Police are investigating the case as attempted murder, while the victim remains in hospital after sustaining multiple injuries.
- A 15-year-old girl has been remanded for four days in connection with a school stabbing in Banting.
- Police are investigating the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
- The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and a lung injury but is reported to be in stable condition.
MALAYSIA: A 15-year-old girl has been remanded for four days to assist investigations into a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting, Selangor.
According to The Star, the remand order was issued by Magistrate Maslinda Selamat at the Telok Datok Magistrate's Court.
Kuala Langat police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said the case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
Victim suffered multiple injuries
The incident occurred at about 9.30 am on 6 July at a secondary school in Banting.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the 15-year-old victim sustained about 16 stab wounds to various parts of her body, including injuries to her back, shoulder and face.
Her father, Muhammad Firuz Ibrahim, said doctors treated an injury to her left lung and removed accumulated blood during several hours of treatment.
He said his daughter remains traumatised but is conscious and able to speak.
Suspect identified as person with disabilities
The suspect's lawyer, S. Vijeswari Devi of the National Legal Aid Foundation, told reporters that her client is autistic.
No further details regarding the suspect's medical condition have been publicly disclosed.
According to reports cited by The Star, the suspect had not attended school for several months and had reportedly been undergoing medical treatment.
Questions over motive remain unanswered
Muhammad Firuz said he did not believe his daughter was necessarily the intended target.
He said the suspect had been his daughter's classmate the previous year and that his daughter had never mentioned being bullied or having any dispute with her.
The father also rejected online allegations that his daughter had bullied the suspect.
"The letter cannot be verified, and we are unable to confirm it," he said, referring to documents circulating on social media.
Police urge public not to speculate
Selangor police chief Commissioner Shazeli Kahar previously said only one suspect was involved in the incident.
He urged the public to avoid speculation while investigations continue.
Authorities have not verified the authenticity of social media posts and handwritten notes that have circulated online following the attack.
Witnesses describe chaotic scene
According to New Straits Times, students who witnessed the incident said the suspect entered the school compound during recess.
One student told the newspaper that the suspect appeared to be looking for certain individuals before the attack occurred.
The account has not been independently verified by authorities, and police have not publicly confirmed a motive.
Calls for tighter school security
Following the incident, the victim's father called for stronger security measures at schools.
He suggested tighter screening of individuals entering school compounds to help prevent similar incidents in future.
Investigations are ongoing.
