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Borneo Post
a day ago
- Borneo Post
Cyberjaya University suspends two students amid ongoing murder investigation, tightens security
CYBERJAYA (June 28): The University of Cyberjaya has suspended two students believed to be linked to the murder investigation of 20-year-old student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara. In a statement today, the university said the suspensions took effect early Friday and reflected its zero-tolerance policy toward safety breaches. This follows the arrest of three suspects — two women and a man, aged 19 and 20 — who are currently under a seven-day remand to assist police investigations. They were apprehended in Johor Baru and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan, and are being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Maniishapriet, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student from Kuching, was found unconscious in her off-campus accommodation on Tuesday morning. She was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at the scene. Sepang police said there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault but reported that the victim had suffered head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Several belongings, including her laptop, phone, ATM card, and cash, were also missing. In response to the incident, the university has implemented tighter security measures at off-campus accommodations, including deploying additional security personnel and increasing patrols. 'The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our utmost priority. 'We are deeply saddened by the recent events and are taking firm, immediate steps to ensure our community feels protected and supported,' said Vice Chancellor Professor Dr David Whitford. The university urged the public to avoid speculation or spreading unverified information, pledging full cooperation with authorities and the release of verified updates as investigations progress. Police investigations are ongoing. – Malay Mail
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
Student's murder in Cyberjaya: Three individuals arrested to assist investigation
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: SEPANG: Police have detained a man and two women to assist in the investigation into the suspected murder of a university student, whose body was found in a condominium in Cyberjaya last Tuesday. Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the three individuals, aged 19 to 20, were arrested in Johor Bahru, Johor, and Gemencheh, in Negeri Sembilan, within 48 hours after police received a report on the incident. "They are believed to be known to the victim," he said in a statement today. The police have applied for an order at the Sepang Sessions Court to remand them to facilitate investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The public is advised not to speculate or share false information that could interfere with the police investigation. Meanwhile, the three suspects have been remanded for seven days starting today. The remand order was issued by Sepang Sessions Court Judge Azaraorani Abdul Rahman. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Kuching student's murder in Cyberjaya: Three individuals arrested to assist investigation
The death of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara has sparked widespread concern and frustration online, with many questioning the safety of student accommodations and the response of authorities. — Photo via Facebook/Jasmail Singh SEPANG (June 27): Police have detained a man and two women to assist in the investigation into the suspected murder of a university student, whose body was found in a condominium in Cyberjaya last Tuesday. Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the three individuals, aged 19 to 20, were arrested in Johor Bahru, Johor, and Gemencheh, in Negeri Sembilan, within 48 hours after police received a report on the incident. 'They are believed to be known to the victim,' he said in a statement today. The police have applied for an order at the Sepang Sessions Court to remand them to facilitate investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The public is advised not to speculate or share false information that could interfere with the police investigation. – Bernama Cyberjaya lead murder student
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Three suspects nabbed over uni student's murder
KUALA LUMPUR: A man and two women were detained in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old female private university student in the Klang Valley. Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman (pic) said the suspects, aged 19 and 20 years old, were nabbed in Johor Baru, Johor and Gemencheh, Negri Sembilan on Thursday (June 26) and early Friday (June 27) morning. "They were nabbed within 48 hours of the police report lodged on the incident. "The suspects will be brought to the Sepang Sessions Court for the remand application," he said when contacted on Friday. The case is classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, he added. "We hope the public will not speculate on the case or share unverified news that could jeopardise the investigation. "We will take stern action on any unlawful act," he said. It was previously reported that the victim, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student, was found dead in a students' hostel. The victim, who was from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered unconscious with visible injuries on her body by her friend at about 10am on Tuesday (June 24). The friend then immediately alerted the police. She was living with five other students but they had returned home for the holidays on June 21, leaving her alone at the hostel as she was scheduled to sit for an upcoming examination. The victim's ATM card was among several valuables reported missing from the scene, including a laptop, mobile phone, and cash. Cops also found no element of rape in the murder of the victim. A post-mortem revealed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Express Tribune
SHO, three cops booked for 'extortion'
Despite a court-approved interim bail, police allegedly detained a murder suspect and extorted Rs200,000 in bribes for his release. Following an inquiry that confirmed the allegations, a case has been registered against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Saddar Police Station, the station Muharrar and three other personnel. According to a complaint submitted to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations by Mujahid Iqbal, his son Hamza Mujahid had been falsely implicated in a murder case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code at Saddar Police Station Iqbal stated that his son obtained interim bail from the court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge on May 28. However, when Hamza presented himself at the police station the following day to join the investigation, SHO Abid Hussain Jutt reportedly arrested him . Robkar, which the SHO allegedly tore apart while hurling verbal abuse. The complaint further alleged that Investigating Officer Sub-Inspector Naeem Alamuddin, along with officers from both cases as well as the station Muharrar Hashim, subjected Hamza to torture. SHO Jutt then allegedly demanded Rs500,000 for his release.
