Girl Stabbed at School Was on Suspects List, Father Says
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A teenage girl in Banting, Malaysia, was stabbed 14 to 16 times and is in stable condition after surgery.
- The victim's father confirmed her name was on a list of targeted individuals circulating on social media.
- Police are investigating the attack, and a suspect has been remanded for four days.
A teenage girl in Banting, Malaysia, is recovering after a brutal stabbing that left her with 14 to 16 stab wounds to her face and back, penetrating her lung. The attack occurred at a secondary school, shocking the community.
Her father, Mohd. Firuz Ibrahim, confirmed that his daughter's name appeared on a list of targeted individuals circulating on social media, reportedly at number 10. He stated he could not verify the list's authenticity and has left the matter to the police for further investigation.
The victim, who is the second of three siblings and has autism, underwent a three-hour surgery at Banting Hospital. Doctors expect her to remain hospitalized for about a week for monitoring and recovery. Her father reported that she is now in stable condition, experiencing less pain, though medical staff continue to monitor her closely. A tube remains in place to drain blood from her lung, and doctors will assess the depth of the wounds over the next few days.
A suspect has been detained and remanded for four days as police continue their investigation into the incident.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.