Man linked to Rocky the dog's death to face court charge

A man named Muhammad Shah Hizam, 24, faces court charges in relation to the death of a dog named Rocky, according to the New Straits Times. Shah appeared before the Sessions Court on Thursday after being summoned by a Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) officer. His lawyer, Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, confirmed that the exact charge has not yet been disclosed.

The incident occurred on July 29 at Taman Telok Gedong Indah, where a viral video surfaced alleging that Shah tortured and killed Rocky. Shah denied the allegations, stating that he was there to perform an assigned duty and was under extreme pressure due to the accusations. The dog's owner, S. Roghini Devi, reported finding Rocky restrained with a snare around his neck, and claimed she pleaded for help, but her pleas were ignored.

The DVS subsequently filed a police report and recorded statements regarding the alleged abuse captured in the video.

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