KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 - An investigation into an alleged bullying case involving a cadet officer at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) has begun.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the investigation paper was opened following a report lodged by victim.

The investigation was carried out under Section 324 of the Penal Code.

Tan Sri Razarudin said the victim was scalded in the incident which happened in the presence of a few other senior students.

The police had recorded the victim’s statement and also advised him to go to a hospital to confirm his injury.