Police interview suspect linked to UPNM bullying case


KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded the statement of a suspect linked to the bullying case involving a Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) cadet.

The statement was taken earlier on Saturday (Nov 2) but no arrests were made.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed the matter.

"The suspect's statement has been taken," he said.

Previously, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that a report was lodged by the 20-year-old victim on Friday (Nov 1).

In a statement on Oct 30, the Armed Forces said it was investigating the case.

A video of the incident went viral, showing a student pressing a hot iron against another's chest.

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