Police probing death of student found in drain near Papar school dorm
PAPAR (July 18): Police are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death of a 13-year-old female student who was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory here last Wednesday.
The victim is believed to have fallen from a third-floor dormitory at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan, before being discovered at around 3am.
Papar District Police Chief, Superintendent Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka, said they received a report on the incident at 8.16am the same day.
He said the student was immediately rushed to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu for treatment.
'However, she was pronounced dead at around 1pm on Thursday,' he said in a statement today.
Kamaruddin said a full investigation is currently underway, with all related aspects being examined to identify the exact cause of the incident.
'We urge the public not to speculate, as it may interfere with the investigation and add distress to the grieving family,' he said.
He also called on anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting the Papar District Police Headquarters at 088-912222 or by visiting the nearest police station.
The case went viral on social media after news of the incident involving the student from Sipitang began circulating, sparking widespread speculation and reactions online.
Meanwhile, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry is working closely with the authorities on the case.
'The ministry's senior management and I visited the family at the hospital to ensure their needs are met and their welfare is taken care of.
'The Sabah Education Department has also provided immediate assistance, including psychosocial support for the family,' she said in a Facebook post today.
Fadhlina appealed to the public to refrain from speculation that could hinder the investigation and to respect the family's privacy.
'Action will be taken in accordance with the investigation's outcome,' she said, while expressing condolences to the family and praying for their strength and patience during this difficult time.
On Thursday, a Facebook user 'Dun Sindumin Sipitang' shared a post about the incident involving a student, a former pupil of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pantai Sipitang, who was laid to rest at Tanjung Ubi Cemetery in Kampung Mesapol. lead Papar police investigate student death
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