Marang police are probing two reports of attempted sodomy involving students with disabilities at a male dormitory, with two 16-year-old suspects identified.
MARANG: Police have opened investigations into two reports of alleged physical sexual abuse involving students with disabilities at a male dormitory of a school in the district.
The reports were lodged by a hostel warden on Sunday and involve two separate incidents, according to Marang district police chief Supt Sofian Redzuan.
The first case involves a 17-year-old student with a learning disability who was allegedly targeted by a 16-year-old suspect on November 17.
The second case involves a 13-year-old student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), who was allegedly targeted by another 16-year-old suspect on November 20.
“The suspects have not been detained. We will complete the investigation first since the suspects and victims are staying in the same hostel,” Sofian said in a statement on Monday.
The cases are being investigated under Sections 14(b) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
Sofian said the incidents are considered serious as they involve criminal behaviour and moral concerns among students.
He reminded parents and guardians to remain vigilant and monitor their children’s interactions to curb immoral behaviours.
