KAJANG, May 3 — It was a sombre atmosphere at the Kajang Hospital's Forensic Department today, as the body of nine-year-old Nur Qaseh Deandra Mohd Qayyum, who was found drowned, arrived for an autopsy.
The victim’s grandfather Zulkarnain Ahmad, 57, said that while the family was deeply grieving, they remained grateful that her body had finally been found, allowing them to give her a proper burial.
“As her grandfather, I am very thankful. We have been waiting for three days, not sleeping or eating. I accept whatever condition she is in, as long as I know where she will be laid to rest,” he told the media.
Describing Nur Qaseh as cheerful and friendly, Zulkarnain said the last time he saw her was two weeks ago at a family gathering at his home in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan.
Around ten family members, including the girl’s parents, waited for the autopsy to be completed. Her body will be laid to rest at the Sungai Long Muslim cemetery.
The child had fallen into a drain and been swept away by strong currents in Bandar Mahkota Cheras on Friday (May 1). She was found drowned in Sungai Langat near Jalan Reko at 12.17pm today.
Kajang Fire and Rescue Station chief and rescue commander Izman Adnan said Nur Qaseh was discovered approximately 10.6km from where she was reported to have fallen.
