KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 20 -- The inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death this week sat for three days and revolved mostly around the testimony of a key figure - the 31-year-old chief warden at the hostel who was on the witness stand for two and a half days - the longest duration for any witness so far.

After examining the cause of death last week and establishing the mechanics of her injuries, this week delved further into setting up the circumstances, dispelling many online speculations, while also opening up more questions with warden Azhari Abd Sagap's and forensic Dr Logaraj Ratha's testimonies.

Events on the night of Zara Qairina's fall

Zara Qairina was confronted by her Form 4 seniors and had her locker and bag searched by her F...