The investigation into the death of a 10-year-old Orang Asli girl, believed to have been raped and murdered in Kampung Pos Bersah, Pos Kuala Mu, near Sungai Siput, Perak, is almost finalised, said state police chief Azizi Mat Aris.

He said several individuals were interviewed, including the complainant, witnesses, family acquaintances, and residents.

“We have also detained a male suspect and considered the views and various elements from relevant experts.

“The investigation is nearly complete... 99.9 percent. Once done, we will proceed to charges in court,” he said at a press conference after inspecting repair work on the Lenggong police station quarters today.

Nuraina Humaira Rosli, who was reported missing last Friday (Aug 16), was found dead in a swampy area of the village the following day.

Sungai Siput district police chief Mohd Khaizam Ahmad Shahabudin said the child’s body was discovered around 4.20pm after a search involving approximately 60 individuals, including police, firefighters, locals, and the Royal Malaysia Police’s K9 unit.

He said the investigation was reclassified following preliminary autopsy results, which indicated the victim died due to compression of the neck, and there were also signs of tearing in the private parts.

A 17-year-old male suspect has been remanded for one week until Oct 25 to facilitate further investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

- Bernama

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