SHAH ALAM: Police have opened an investigation paper into the death of a dog during a stray dog capture operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah, Port Klang, three days ago, following allegations of animal cruelty.
South Klang OCPD Asst Comm Lim Jit Huey said police are investigating the case under Section 428 of the Penal Code.
"The incident occurred on July 29 around 10.50pm in front of a house in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah in Port Klang. It took place during a community operation to capture stray dogs conducted by the Klang Royal City Council with the assistance of local residents," he said on Saturday (Aug 1).
He added that the body of the dog was sent to the Veterinary Services Department for a post-mortem examination.
Following the incident, the dog was confirmed dead and its carcass was sent to the Veterinary Services Department headquarters for a post-mortem examination.
"The public is advised not to continue sharing the video depicting the incident on social media to avoid causing unnecessary distress and concern among the public," he said.
Friday (July 31), MBDK said it was leaving the matter entirely to the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident that resulted in the dog's death during the operation.
According to the council, the operation was carried out between 8.30pm and midnight following formal complaints from residents over safety concerns arising from an increasing number of stray dogs in the area.
MBDK said the enforcement operation was conducted in accordance with By-law 17(1) of the MPK Dog Licensing and Breeding Kennels By-laws 2007, with the support of the Health, Community and Sustainable Development Committee (JKKPM), and that the local councillor had been duly informed before the operation.
