School Chair-Pulling Prank Renders Malaysian Girl with Cerebral Palsy Bedridden

A distressing incident involving a fifth-grade student with cerebral palsy highlights the critical need for parents to teach their children about the consequences of playing pranks.

The young girl has suffered severe spinal injuries and is now bedridden, all due to a thoughtless school prank.

Photo via TikTok (@azera5276)

The girl's mother, @azera5276, took to TikTok to share the incident, hoping that her daughter's painful experience would deter other students from repeating such thoughtless stunts on their classmates.

According to the mother, her daughter Iqa was injured when a friend played a practical joke, pulling the girl's chair out from under her just as she was attempting to sit down. The consequences were devastating, and the mother made a heartfelt plea: "Everyone needs to be reminded of the danger of such pranks. Now we have to go through this, please pray for Iqa's quick recovery."

She also emphasized her struggle to raise Iqa and her commitment to treating her no differently than her other children, despite her cerebral palsy.

@azera5276 Perkara yang ditakuti , kakak iqa jatuh disebabkan kawan tarik kerusi ketika di sekolah,now kena bedridden selagi tidak sembuh ..Allah ...semua pihak perlu diingatkan tentang bahayanya gurauan begituu...sekarang kami yang alami ujian ini...doakan kakak iqa cepat sembuh....AAMIN #fypシ #shahalam #jatuhdisebabkankawantarikkerusi ♬ Sayang Sampai Mati - Repvblik

In a subsequent video, Iqa can be seen being transferred for an MRI scan, crying in pain as her hips hurt. The mother wrote, "We will be going in and out of the hospital for her to do physiotherapy... Mum and Dad will do our best for you; you are our only daughter."

The MRI results were alarming, showing that Iqa had suffered a fracture in her tailbone, bulging discs, and bone bruising.

In a more recent video, Iqa's improved spirits are evident as she is seated in a wheelchair, preparing to be discharged from the hospital. However, the road to recovery is far from easy. She requires a pillow to sit comfortably, and she cannot sit for extended periods, needing frequent rest while lying down.

@azera5276 Rentetan dari insiden jatuh kerusi kawan tarik tempoh hari ,hari ke 9 kakak iqa terpaksa admitted semula di hospital ,terdapat fluid di dalam xray perut dan tidak dapat membuang air besar ..mohon semua doakan kakak iqa ...cept sembuh #fypシ #jatuhdisebabkankawantarikkerusi #shahalam #fypシ゚viral ♬ Doaku Untukmu Sayang - Wali

The initial video of the incident quickly went viral, with 1.5 million views. Many viewers shared their own experiences as victims of similar pranks during their school days, expressing their empathy for Iqa and condemning such thoughtless actions.

It is crucial for parents and educators to teach children about the potential harm and consequences of pranks like these. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the serious physical and emotional harm that can result from seemingly harmless actions. As one TikTok user stated, "Teachers should remind their students about the dangers of this prank." 

It's essential that we all work together to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety and well-being of every student.