Another police complaint has been filed by the mother of the 16‑year‑old QVS student who was allegedly physically assaulted at the Tailevu boarding school on Sunday night.
Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Biu Matavou confirms that a second complaint was filed at the Nabua Police Station on Wednesday by the mother of the student.
Matavou says the complaint is about another alleged assault case.
The matter regarding the first complaint has been referred to Korovou Police for a full investigation and no charges have been laid.
The mother of the Year 10 student confirmed to Fijivillage that she received a call from the QVS nurse at 3pm on Monday that her son was badly injured.
He was then dropped off at their home and came out of the car bent over as he could not walk straight due to the severe beating by some senior students.
She says her son confirms that he was attacked by about six senior students in the middle of the night.
One of the students covered the 16‑year‑old student’s face with a blanket while the others beat him up with sticks and pipes.
As they left the dorm, they said to the boy that this happens when he does not look for money for them.
The mother reveals that there is an investigation already underway at the school after a junior student complained about senior students demanding for money by a certain deadline.
The last demand was made last week when some senior students told some junior students to look for $80.
It is alleged that this culture has been in place for many years and the mother is calling on authorities to investigate and take decisive action.
She is calling on authorities to ensure that the bullies are out of the school and that they also face charges for their wrongdoing.
The mother says the complaint has been filed with the Police and her son has also given his statement.
