Perak: There are no criminal elements in the case involving a Form One student who fell from a structure within the compound of a school recently, police said.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin stated that statements have been recorded from five witnesses, comprising the victim's friends and teachers. "So far, statements from the victim's friends indicate that the student went up alone to the water tank area and fell to the ground from the third floor near the staircase due to carelessness. There are no criminal elements involved."

The police chief further clarified that the case has been classified as ROA (referred to another agency) for action by the school. He also mentioned that the victim has regained consciousness and has been transferred to a private hospital for further treatment.

On June 22, a Form One male student was reported to be in critical condition after allegedly falling from a building within the compound of a secondary school. The incident prompted the Perak Education Department to announce its full cooperation with police investigations and to conduct an internal inquiry to review all aspects related to the case.