A seven-year-old boy has been left mentally disturbed after being slapped by a classmate at a school in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia. The incident took place inside the school on 19 January, police said. The boy’s nose bled, and he later began to suffer from extreme panic.
The boy has been refusing to go to school since the incident. After the matter became known, a wide discussion started on social media.
Background to the Incident
The boy’s father, Syed Rosli Syed Harman, said that the school authorities called them on Monday afternoon and informed them of the incident. After receiving the news, he and his wife quickly reached the school. There, the headmaster and class teacher narrated the entire incident.
It is learned that the boy was walking slowly on his way to the toilet. A student behind him got annoyed and slapped him.
Child’s Condition
The family said that the boy suffered serious mental trauma after the slap. He was taken to Ampang Hospital for treatment.
The doctor gave him two days off. However, mental fear has become a bigger cause of concern than physical injury. The father said that they will try to send the child back to school after the holidays.
School Action
The school authorities said that an internal investigation has been launched into the incident. It has been informed that the student concerned will be transferred to another class. Through this, efforts are being made to keep the school environment calm.
In addition, a proposal to discuss with the parents of both parties was also made. However, the child’s father wants to leave the matter to the police for now.
Police Investigation
Ampang Jaya District Police Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid said that a police report has been received in the incident. The viral video is being viewed as part of the investigation.
The case is under investigation under Section 323 of the Penal Code. No one has been arrested yet. The police said that further action will be taken after the investigation.
Netizens’ Reaction
After the incident spread, many netizens expressed anger. Some questioned where the responsibility of the teachers who maintained discipline in such an incident was.
Others demanded strict punishment for child abuse. Some parents expressed concern, saying that schools are no longer the safe places they used to be.
Some have asked why the child was subjected to such bullying at such a young age.
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