Man involved in Rocky’s death to be charged on Thursday
However, it is not known under what law Shah Hizam will be charged.
A 24-year-old man, Shah Hizam, accused of participating in the dog-catching operation that resulted in the death of a pet dog named Rocky, is set to be charged in a Klang court on Thursday, according to Utusan Malaysia. Lawyers Rafique Rashid Ali and Mahmud Abdul Jumaat confirmed Shah's summons by the veterinary services department.
However, they could not specify the law or section under which Shah would be charged. Last week, Shah denied his involvement in the operation, stating that he was heartbroken over Rocky's death. He claimed he had taken part in the operation assigned by the Klang Royal City Council. The council defended its officers, alleging that Rocky's owner had acted aggressively during the operation, threatening to harm herself if the noose restraining the dog was not released.
The Selangor veterinary services department had previously investigated the matter for potential animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2015.
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