Recently, a viral video surfaced showing a man deliberately dragging a cat by the neck using a rope at a condominium in Old Klang Road.
In the video, the cat can be seen with a rope around its neck, being dragged by the man as it struggled, howled, and even urinated from the excruciating pain.
“We can’t give anyone a reason to escape punishment”
Previously, Malaysia Animal Association president Arie Dwi Andika said they were alerted to the incident by the public.
Arie explained in a Facebook post that they’re asking the person who recorded the video to file a police report and help identify the suspect.
On top of that, Animal Malaysia offered a RM3,000 reward for anyone who comes forward, files a report, and becomes a witness until the abuser is arrested, charged, and sentenced.
“We cannot give anyone any reason to escape punishment. The authorities have to act to serve justice,” he added.
Brickfields police managed to arrest the suspect
Kuala Lumpur Police shared a statement on Facebook saying that the local man was arrested by Brickfields police on November 24th around 6:10PM at his home.
“The 43-year-old suspect was arrested around 6:10PM at his house by the Brickfields Serious Crimes Investigation Unit (D9).”
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa also mentioned that the suspect will be remanded while police investigate the case under Section 428 of the Penal Code for cruelty towards animals.
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The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Brickfields Police hotline at 03-22979222 or visit the nearest police station.
Also read: Man Caught Dragging Cat by Its Neck with Rope at Old Klang Road Condo, Police Investigating
