AGC: Prosecution of five teens related only to bullying, not to death of Zara Qairina

AI Summary

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) clarified that five minors involved in Zara Qairina Mahathir's case are being prosecuted for bullying under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code, not for her death. This decision follows a thorough review of investigation papers. The AGC refuted claims by the victim's mother's lawyer that charging the teens under this section would prevent further charges due to double jeopardy, calling the argument speculative. An inquest will proceed to determine the actual cause of Zara Qairina's death.