Wangsa Maju police chief Ashari Abu Samah said the students, aged 16 to 20, were arrested yesterday following a police report lodged by the mother of the victim on Monday.

He said the mother was informed by the dormitory warden that her son was unwell and was brought to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment.

“The victim had complained that he had been beaten by senior students when he was at the dormitory surau.

“He sustained injuries to his ribs and hips,” he said in a statement, adding that an investigation paper has been opened under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.