BUTTERWORTH: Police have hauled up three secondary schoolboys to assist investigations into a bullying incident, following a YouTube posting that went viral.
It shows a uniform-clad student being thrashed by his schoolmates.
Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Azman Abd Lah said the three students, all aged 15, were believed to be classmates of the victim from a Seberang Jaya school.
“Although the victim did not lodge a report, we filed our own report based on the incident which was featured on the Internet.
“We view such cases seriously and will take the necessary action to ensure that such incidents do not recur,” he said when contacted yesterday.
The 92-second video has been shared more than 2,400 times since it was posted on the police Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PolisDirajaMalaysia.
The clip shows the victim, carrying a school bag, standing in a corner of a classroom as several other boys repeatedly threw punches and kicks at him before another student stepped in to stop the attack.
ACP Azman said police had recorded a statement from the victim and would investigate the case under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.
“Initial investigations show that the victim had earlier informed the school’s disciplinary teacher after noticing the students smoking in school.
“We understand that the three bullies, whom we hauled up, were expelled from school soon after the incident on March 4,” he said.
ACP Azman advised parents to keep watch over their children’s activities and urged those whose children have been bullied to immediately report to police.
He also said he was shocked to note the sadist behaviour of the abusers, who had allegedly recorded the act while thrashing the victim.
“Students with disciplinary problems need proper counselling including greater exposure to religious teachings.”
Penang Education Department director Ahmad Tarmizi Kamarud-din could not be reached for comments.
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