Reports reaching Face of Malawi show that the police in Balaka have launched an investigation into the death of a 22-year old Form 2 student, Faluku Jana, from St Louis Community Day Secondary School.

Police say the student was assaulted to death 2 days ago by unknown assailants in the district.

Balaka Police Public relations Officer Chisomo Potani Kanyimbi confirmed the development saying the detectives are on the ground working on the matter.

Meanwhile, Kanyimbi has asked well-wishers to help them with information on the killers of the boy.