LAHAD DATU: The family of a student who died after allegedly being assaulted by a dormitory mate here yesterday has refused to comment on the incident.
When approached at the Forensics Department of Lahad Datu Hospital today, one of the family members requested privacy and they did not wish to be disturbed.
"For now, we do not wish to make any statements. Please understand," he said briefly to the media.
Family members were still in shock and were finding it difficult to cope with their loss.
Yesterday, the victim, Mohammad Nazmie Aizzat Muhd Narul Azwan, 17, was found unconscious by the dormitory warden at 6.50am.
The student of Lahad Datu Vocational College majoring in biotechnology was declared dead at the scene by Lahad Datu Hospital personnel, who were called in to provide emergency treatment.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad said the incident was believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding between the victim and other dormitory occupants.
He said 13 male students aged between 16 and 19 had been detained to assist in investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.