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Cops probe video showing alleged bullying of schoolgirl
A video lasting about two minutes went viral on social media, showing a student surrounded by a group of female students who hit and slapped her. (Envato Elements pic)
PETALING JAYA : Police have launched an investigation into a bullying incident involving female students that allegedly took place in the restroom of a secondary school in Klang, after a video of the incident went viral on Facebook.
Klang Utara police chief S Vijaya Rao said a report on the incident was made just before 1pm today.
'The cause of the incident is still under investigation,' he said in a statement.
A video lasting about two minutes went viral on social media, showing a student surrounded by a group of female students who hit and slapped her.
The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.
Vijaya urged those with information to contact investigating officer Izroy Kamarulzaman at 014-818 3519 to assist with the investigation.
