MELAKA: An animal welfare group has lodged a police report after a dog was allegedly skinned alive in an industrial area in Krubong here.
Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit confirmed the matter when contacted.
"The police report is currently being lodged," he said on Sunday (Aug 17).
Earlier, Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) president R. Kalaivanan condemned the act, believed to have taken place on Friday (Aug 15), as “merciless and inhumane.”
"The dog has been euthanised by a veterinarian,” he said when contacted.
Kalaivanan called on the Veterinary Services Department to investigate, stressing that acts of animal cruelty should be punished.
“This is a clear case of abuse, and the perpetrator must face the full force of the law,” he said.
He said animal abuse is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2015, carrying a penalty of up to three years’ jail, a fine of RM100,000, or both, upon conviction.
Kalaivanan also appealed to the public for help.
"We urge witnesses to come forward and help stop such cruelty,” he added.
