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Sarawak minister calls for accountability after student injures teacher with axe
Police in Kuching are investigating a 16-year-old student suspected of attacking a teacher with an axe and carrying firecrackers at a school. A state minister has urged both accountability and compassion as the investigation unfolds.
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Authorities in Sarawak are investigating an incident at a Kuching school involving a teenage student who allegedly wounded a teacher with an axe while carrying firecrackers on campus. The 16-year-old suspect is at the centre of the police inquiry, which seeks to establish the full circumstances of the assault.
The incident has prompted a call from a Sarawak state minister for a balanced approach to the matter. Officials have emphasised the need for accountability in addressing what occurred while also extending compassion to those affected by the incident, including the injured teacher and the student involved.
The discovery of firecrackers in the student's possession has added another dimension to the investigation. Police have not yet released further details about the teacher's condition, the motive behind the alleged attack, or the timeline of events leading to the incident.
The case has drawn attention to school safety protocols and student welfare in the state. Authorities are expected to continue their investigation as the matter progresses through the appropriate channels.