Student injured after falling from school ceiling while trying to catch pigeon

A young student in Padang Terap, Malaysia, suffered injuries after an accidental fall from the third-floor ceiling of his school building. The fifth-grader was reportedly attempting to catch a pigeon when the incident occurred on the afternoon of July 7.

The boy sustained injuries to his left hand and other parts of his body. He was subsequently admitted to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar for treatment. The Padang Terap District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd. Anuar Junoh, confirmed that the police received information about the incident from a teacher at 4 p.m.

Initial investigations suggest the fall was accidental and does not involve any criminal elements. The student had reportedly gone to school in the afternoon to attend Kelas al-Quran dan Fardu Ain (KAFA) classes. It is believed he used a fire hydrant route to climb to the third-floor ceiling in pursuit of the bird.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall. The incident highlights a peculiar and unfortunate accident that befell a student while engaged in an unusual activity at school.

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The victim is believed to have fallen while trying to catch a bird and sustained injuries to his left hand. The student is currently being treated at HSB.