'Plot twist' unsubstantiated: Police dismiss claims against Zara Qairina's mother
A press conference led by CID Director Datuk M. Kumar on Wednesday confirmed that the “plot twist” shared online in recent weeks was untrue.
KOTA KINABALU – The Federal police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has dismissed a viral social media claim that the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir was behind her daughter’s death.
A press conference led by CID Director Datuk M. Kumar on Wednesday confirmed that the “plot twist” shared online in recent weeks was untrue.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the legal team representing Zara’s mother, Noraidah Lamat, 45, said the allegations were a “malicious and vile” narrative aimed at defaming their client and the deceased teenager.
“The press conference proves that the ‘plot twist’ which went viral a few weeks ago on various media platforms, alleging that our client was the cause of Zara’s death, is not true.
"The ‘plot twist’ is a malicious and vile narrative created to slander our client and Zara,” the lawyers said.
The legal team thanked Kumar and his special task force for their swift action in investigating the case.
They also urged anyone with information to assist the police.
“To any individual who has information that can assist the police investigation, we appeal for you to step forward and share the information with them. If you are afraid or require assistance in doing so, you may meet with us.
“Lastly, we thank and appreciate all Malaysians who have supported and prayed for justice for Zara. At the same time, refrain from making untrue speculations about Zara’s death," he said.
The statement was signed by lawyers Shahlan Jufri, Rizwandean M Borhan, Mohd Luqman Syazwan Zabidi, Mohd Syarulnizam Mohd Salleh and Farrah Nasser.
Zara Qairina, 13, was found unconscious on July 16 after reportedly falling from the third floor of her religious school hostel in Papar.
She was pronounced dead the following day at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital (HQEI).
Her death drew significant public concern, particularly on social media, amid allegations of a bullying incident at the school.
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