Teen badly injured during robbery recovering well

THE family of a teenager who was severely beaten during a robbery is greatly relieved that she has regained consciousness after a 10-day struggle for her life, Harian Metro reported.

The incident occurred on July 7 when Syazana Amirah Ashaari, 14, a Form Two student at SMK Bandar Seri Putra, was attacked and badly injured by two robbers who broke into her house in Kampung Masjid Bangi, Kajang, Selangor. Her neck was fractured and her jaw broken.

Syazana’s sister Nuratikah Ashaari said Syazana started showing signs of improvement after waking up from a coma in the ICU of Hospital Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Syazana has been moved to a reg- ular ward and is gradually recovering.

“My sister still needs further treatment although she can now talk and walk.

“But she is still unable to eat and drink normally and requires a special tube.

“We are grateful that she is getting better, ” said Nuratikah.

Two suspects were arrested last week.

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“After splitting last October, I really focused on work and my appearance. Actually, the production team of Safari Mall also asked me to lose some weight by dieting,” he said.

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But she is still unable to eat and drink normally and requires a special tube.

Nuratikah Ashaari