KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that the carcasses of four cats found at a public university revealed no signs of human abuse but bore wild animal bites.
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the cause of death of the animals was confirmed by the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) following post-mortem examinations conducted after reports were received on Dec 17, 20, 21 and 25 last year.
“Regarding the report received on Jan 2, 2025, the police have opened an investigation paper under Section 428 of the Penal Code.
“The cat’s carcass was handed over to the DVS for a post-mortem,” he told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters yesterday, Bernama reported.
DCP Azry Akmar said police had recorded statements from 11 people, including lecturers, students, auxiliary police personnel, animal rights activists and veterinarians.
He advised the public not to speculate over the case, urging those with information about the incident to contact the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or the nearest police station.
The Selangor Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) had offered a reward of RM10,000 for anyone who could provide information on the mutilation of animals at Universiti Malaya.
“This appalling cruelty is not just heartbreaking; it is a grave criminal act under the Animal Welfare Act 2015,” it said in a statement.
The society will hold a press conference on Jan 7 at its office in Ampang to provide further details on the bounty.
