Police dismiss claims of student attack on teacher in Kuala Kangsar

POLICE have moved to quell speculation surrounding claims that a teacher was assaulted by several students at a school in Kuala Kangsar, stating that checks conducted by authorities found no indication that the alleged incident took place.

Kuala Kangsar District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Heisham Harun said police investigations into the matter had uncovered no evidence to support reports that a teacher had been attacked on school grounds.

According to him, authorities also confirmed that no complaint or official report had been lodged regarding the alleged incident.

"We also did not receive any report," The Star quoted him saying.

He added that police had found no record of such an occurrence within the district following enquiries into the claims.

"Having checked on the matter, no such incident was found in the district."

The police chief urged the public to exercise caution when sharing unverified information and warned against spreading speculation that could cause unnecessary concern.

"The people are advised not to speculate or make negative comments about such claim," he said in a statement issued late Thursday night.

The clarification follows the circulation of allegations that a disciplinary teacher had allegedly been assaulted by a group of students after taking disciplinary action against one of them.

According to the unverified claims, the incident was said to have occurred at about 11.30am on Wednesday after the teacher reportedly cut a student's hair for disciplinary reasons.

The allegations attracted public attention and prompted calls for clarification from authorities.

Earlier on Thursday, Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Khairuddin Abu Hanipah was reported as saying that the state government was looking into the matter to establish the facts surrounding the claim.

Police, however, have now stated that no evidence has emerged to substantiate the allegations and stressed that the public should refrain from drawing conclusions until information has been properly verified.

The latest development underscores growing concerns over the rapid spread of unverified reports on social media, particularly those involving schools and public institutions, where misinformation can quickly trigger anxiety among parents, educators and local communities. - June 12, 2026