Student slashes father after being scolded for skipping school

RK AnandPublished: Nov 19, 2025 5:40 PM | Updated: Nov 19, 2025 6:57 PM

A 17-year-old student has been arrested for allegedly attacking his father with a knife after being reprimanded for skipping school, authorities confirmed.

Wangsa Maju district police chief Lazim Ismail said police received a report at 6.42pm on Monday about the incident at a house in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.

Victim sustained wounds on his back, left arm, police say.

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