Port Klang dog death: Man and woman to be charged over alleged abuse of Rocky

A man and a woman are set to face court over allegations of abusing and allegedly killing a dog named Rocky in Port Klang. The man, identified as 24-year-old Muhammad Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom, is expected to be charged in Sessions Court, while the woman will appear before magistrate A. Karthiyayini. The case emerged from a July 29 enforcement operation in Taman Teluk Gedong Indah, where Rocky died.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar cautioned the public against holding rallies or demonstrations over the dog's death. Shah, who denies any wrongdoing, claims he was merely performing an assigned duty at the scene. He asserts that he has faced intense pressure and received death threats due to the allegations.

Shah's legal representative, Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, stated that Shah was acting as a community representative and had received a written invitation from the Jalan Sama Gagah Rukun Tetangga to participate in the official operation. However, Rocky's owner maintains that the incident unfolded differently. She discovered Rocky restrained by a snare around his neck upon returning home and pleaded with those present to release the snare, despite her offers to hand the dog over voluntarily.

The DVS Animal Welfare Team subsequently filed a police report after receiving the carcass of the male dog, following the viral video of the incident.