The Gender-Based Unit of Mabaruma Police Station has launched an investigation following a Facebook post involving Corporal 25126 Shazim Khan and a 15-year-old Grade 11 student. According to police reports, a preliminary interview with the student was conducted in the presence of her mother. Both the student and her mother stated that no sexual relations took place between the officer, who is a family friend, and the student. Written statements were provided by both parties to support their account.
Regional Division #1 (Barima-Waini) Commander also engaged Rehanna Chan, the School Welfare Officer for the region, to conduct an interview with the student and her mother. They reiterated the account that no sexual misconduct occurred.
The student’s mother, however, declined to allow a medical examination, stating that the Facebook post was intended to embarrass her daughter. The School Welfare Officer noted that her investigation could not proceed further without consent for a medical examination.
Despite these limitations, police have invited Blossom Inc. to conduct a forensic interview, which was scheduled for 11:00h on Sunday. Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and will be expedited.
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