MUKAH: Police have arrested five male Form Five students for allegedly beating up one of their juniors at a boarding school here.
Mukah district police chief, Deputy Superintendent Muhamad Rizal Alias said police received a report on the incident on March 27.
"The first incident reportedly happened on March 25 at 9.30pm at the male dormitory, when the victim, a Form Two victim aged 14, was beaten up by several seniors. He sustained injuries in the chest and back.
"They had forced him to wash their trousers and later blamed him when the trousers disappeared," he said in a statement.
He said the second incident took place the next day at 9.30pm at the same place, when the victim was again assaulted.
This time, the assault left the victim with injuries to his chest, stomach and private parts.
"The victim was sent to the Bintulu Hospital yesterday for checks and further treatment.
"Five suspects, all aged 17, were arrested in connection with the case. The case is being investigated under Sections 506, 377CA and 323 of the Penal Code.
The suspects have been remanded for four days.
"The public have been advised not to speculate on the case. Police will take stern action in accordance with the law against those involved in this case," he said.
