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The tragic death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has upended the long-standing stereotype that extreme bullying is largely a male issue, bringing attention to the growing prevalence and severity of female-led aggression. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek meets the media during the handover of learning aid to registered private autistic schools at Sekolah Sinar Harapan, Bukit Mertajam on Aug 7, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

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

Noraidah Lamat (left), Zara Qairina's mother.

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.

Singer Craig David performs the song 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' during the 'Royal Carols: Together At Christmas', at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec 15, 2022. - (Photo by Yui Mok / AFP)

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.