Police have opened an investigation paper following the findings of several dead stray cats, suspected to have been killed near the Keluang Beach Resort in Besut, Terengganu.
Photo via New Straits Times
According to BERNAMA, Besut police chief, Supt Abdul Rozak Mohammad said that a man reported the incident after receiving a video of the dead cats at the resort area on WhatsApp at about 10:00 am on Sunday (March 6th).
“A total of 15 cats died,” he said in a statement. “Two cats were found alive, but were in pain.”
The complainant suspected that the animals were killed by an irresponsible individual, or a group of people.
The case is now being investigated under Section 428 of the Penal Code, which provides up to three years in prison or a fine or both for individuals found guilty of harming or killing animals.
Photo via Malay Mail
He added that members from the Kuala Terengganu Veterinary Services Department arrived at the scene and collected the cats’ carcases for further investigation.
The video of the cats went viral on Facebook which sparked anger among Malaysians.
Oh, the poor cats!
Disclaimer: Video contains disturbing images, viewers discretion advised.
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