Zara Qairina Mahathir, a 13-year-old student, died from severe traumatic brain injuries caused by a fall. The injuries included hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, which means the brain did not get enough oxygen or blood flow. Police investigations and post-mortem examinations confirmed that her death was due to these brain injuries consistent with a fall. Her body was initially buried without a post-mortem, but it was later exhumed for the autopsy at her mother's request. There are ongoing investigations, including an inquest and police inquiries into possible criminal elements such as bullying related to the circumstances of her fall and death.
Her mother had also reported bruises found on Zara's body, and there are allegations and investigations into bullying involving other students. The case remains under detailed legal and police scrutiny.
