Police have arrested a man and two women in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old private university student in Cyberjaya.
Sepang police chief Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman said the suspects, aged between 19 and 20, were detained in Johor Baru and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan, within 48 hours of the police report being lodged.
“They were nabbed within 48 hours of the police report lodged on the incident,” he said, adding that the suspects would be brought to the Sessions Court for a remand hearing.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
“We hope the public will not speculate on the case or spread unverified information that could compromise the investigation,” Norhizam added, warning that firm action would be taken against those involved in any unlawful acts related to the case.
The victim, identified as Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, was found unconscious by a friend around 10am on Tuesday and was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived.
Originally from Kuching, she was a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student at the University of Cyberjaya.
Norhizam stated that there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault, but the victim had suffered head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Several belongings, including her laptop, mobile phone, ATM card, and cash, were missing.
Police also confirmed that multiple transactions were made using her ATM card after her death.
The incident has sparked concern online, with the public raising questions over the safety of student accommodations.