Man involved in Rocky’s death to be charged on Thursday

According to prosecutors, a 24-year-old man named Shah Hizam will be charged in the Klang sessions court on Thursday, August 20, for his involvement in the dog-catching operation that resulted in the death of Rocky, a pet dog. The veterinary services department has summoned Shah to appear in court.

Rafique Rashid Ali and Mahmud Abdul Jumaat, lawyers representing the case, confirmed Shah's summons but were unable to disclose the specific law or section under which he will be charged. Shah had previously denied participating in the operation with the intention of harming or killing any animal. He expressed deep sorrow over Rocky's death but maintained that he had carried out the operation as assigned by the Klang Royal City Council.

The council defended its officers, stating that Rocky's owner had become aggressive during the operation. They claimed that the owner had tried to cut the noose restraining the dog and threatened to harm herself if it was not released. The Selangor veterinary services department had previously investigated the incident for potential animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2015.