Two to be charged in court today over Rocky's death
KLANG: A man linked to the capture of a dog named Rocky will be charged in court today, while a woman connected to the incident will face additional charges at two separate courts.
Two individuals will be charged in court today in connection with the death of a dog named Rocky, according to police in Port Klang. A man and a woman, both linked to the incident, are expected to appear before Sessions Court judge Mujib Saroji and magistrate A. Karthiyayini, respectively. Rocky's death occurred during an enforcement operation on July 29, in Taman Teluk Gedong Indah, a suburb of the city.
The specific charges and legal sections have not been disclosed yet. Selangor's police chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, has advised the public against holding rallies or demonstrations over Rocky's death. The accused, whose name is being withheld, was served a summons by a Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) officer to appear in court at 9am today.
The man, Muhammad Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom, 24, has denied any involvement in Rocky's death, claiming he was merely performing an official duty at the scene. The woman will also face additional charges at two different courts. Rocky's owner discovered the dog restrained with a snare around its neck on the day of its death.
She had pleaded with the individuals at the scene to release the snare and offered to surrender the dog, but her requests were disregarded. The Department of Veterinary Services recorded statements and filed a report after receiving the dog's carcass following the viral video that surfaced.
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