KOTA KINABALU: The sixth child witness in the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death testified that she observed no physical contact or injury to the student during a dormitory meeting about purse theft allegations.
Counsel Datuk Ram Singh, representing one of the teenagers charged in the bullying case, shared details after today’s court proceedings.
The witness confirmed the meeting occurred on July 15 at approximately 10.20 pm, the night before the Form One student was found unconscious at the hostel grounds.
She reportedly overheard a conversation between Zara Qairina and a senior student regarding the theft allegations but could not discern details due to the distance.
The witness also stated that she saw four more senior students enter the room during this meeting.
She then heard someone speaking in a loud tone, as if scolding Zara Qairina, though she was unsure who was speaking at that moment.
Zara Qairina left the room crying around 11 pm, which was the last time the witness saw her that evening.
The witness further confirmed she heard no altercations between 11 pm and 3 am from July 15 to July 16. – Bernama
