Perak police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said the girls were earlier reported to have left their school compound on their own. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Two 14-year-old schoolgirls were found dead at the abandoned Sungai Pari flats in Ipoh yesterday.Perak police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said the two girls were believed to have left their school compound on their own earlier, Bernama reported.They were found unconscious at the location at about 5pm and later pronounced dead by medical personnel.Alwi said no foul play was suspected but police were waiting for the post-mortem reports.He conveyed his condolences to the families of the two victims. He advised the public to respect their privacy and refrain from speculation.Earlier news reports said the building where the two were found had been abandoned since 2012 following concerns over its safety.A security guard found the girls during his routine rounds and informed the police.
The schoolgirls were described as close friends.
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