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Security personnel stood guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex as five underage teenage girls were scheduled to be charged at the Children’s Court this morning in connection with the bullying case of student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Photo by Bernama

Journalists gather outside the Kota Kinabalu Courts Complex to cover the case of five teenage girls scheduled to be charged at the Juvenile Court today in connection with the bullying of Zara Qairina Mahathir. - Photo by Bernama

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Zara Qairina was reported to have fallen from the third floor of a religious school dormitory building in Papar on July 16, before being pronounced dead the following day at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail - Photo by Bernama

The investigation into the tragic death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir centres on three key elements, namely bullying, neglect and sexual harassment.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasised that there has been no attempt to close the case or cover up the investigation into the death of Form One student, Zara Qairina Mahathir. Photo by Bernama

The investigation into the tragic death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir centres on three key elements, namely bullying, neglect and sexual harassment.

A psychiatrist later confirmed that the victim suffered from major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder and prescribed medication to assist in her recovery. Photo for illustrative purposes.

The Coroner's Court here has set Sept 3 to commence inquest proceedings for Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir.