Kuala Muda: A 19-year-old female student sustained serious injuries after being stabbed by a male friend at a higher learning institution’s campus this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the incident occurred around 10.30 am as the victim was heading to the library with friends. The suspect, also 19 years old, allegedly attacked the victim, inflicting wounds on her back. During the altercation, the male suspect reportedly injured his hand.

Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail confirmed the suspect’s arrest. “Following the incident report made by the university’s security this morning, we managed to arrest the suspect while he was seeking treatment at the campus clinic. The victim is reported to be conscious and stable and is still being treated at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH),” he said.

The case is being investigated under Section 324/326 of the Penal Code for intentionally causing injury with a dangerous weapon.