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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.

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

Yesterday, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar was reported as saying that strict action would be taken against the investigating officers and their supervisors following the findings of the Bukit Aman Task Force investigation team that there was non-compliance with investigation procedures involving Zara Qairina's death. - Bernama file photo

Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at the Karangkraf Complex, today.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Zara Qairina, 13, was found unconscious near a drain close to her hostel building at the religious school in Papar on July 16. She subsequently died from the injuries the next day.

The principal, senior assistant for student affairs, and all wardens of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha will be temporarily placed at the Sabah State Education Department until investigation by the police is completed.

The family lawyer confirmed the presence of injuries on Zara Qairina’s body and stressed that the post-mortem process was conducted transparently without external interference.

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.