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Inquest told Zara Qairina's journal altered, 64 pages missing
A court in Kota Kinabalu heard that an olive-green journal belonging to Zara Qairina Mahathir showed signs of tampering, with nearly two-thirds of its pages removed. The findings emerged during an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA KINABALU — Forensic evidence presented at an inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir has revealed that a journal bearing the words "Love And Peace" on its cover had been altered, with 64 sheets excised from the document.
The olive-green journal was among four notebooks examined as part of the investigation into her death. Experts noted the physical evidence of removal and potential tampering with the document, raising questions about the completeness of records available to investigators.
The inquest, being conducted in Sabah's capital, is examining the circumstances and events leading up to Zara Qairina's death. The discovery of the altered journal has added a layer of complexity to the proceedings, as investigators work to establish a full timeline of events.
Details regarding the contents of the remaining journals and their relevance to the case are expected to be further examined as the inquest continues. The findings underscore the importance of forensic analysis in death investigations, particularly where documentary evidence is involved.
The inquest is ongoing, with further testimony and evidence to be presented in the coming days.