Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child

A teacher pleaded not guilty in the Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court today to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre for special children last week.

M Thinesh, 33, is charged with committing the offence against a six-year-old boy at the childcare centre in Petaling Jaya at 11.50am last July 16.

The charge, under Section 352 of the Penal Code, provides jail for up to three months, a maximum fine of RM1,000 or both.

Magistrate Shahril Anuar Ahmad Mustapha allowed Thinesh bail of RM1,000 with one surety and also ordered him not to intimidate the victim.

The court set Aug 27 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Asmaa’ Zamri appeared for the prosecution while lawyer Y Sharvin Nair represented Thinesh.

- Bernama

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