Mother, daughter arrested after stray dog operation scuffle injures Muar council officer

Muar police have apprehended a mother and daughter for allegedly obstructing and physically harming a female Muar Municipal Council enforcement officer during a dog-catch operation in Bukit Pasir on Thursday morning. The incident sparked widespread outrage after photos of the injured officer were shared on social media. Muar district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz stated that the suspects, aged 52 and 24, were taken into custody to aid investigations into obstructing a public servant from carrying out their duties.

According to the police statement, the two women challenged the actions of the enforcement officers and tried to release the captured dogs, leading to a struggle. A female enforcement officer fell during an attempt to de-escalate the situation, sustaining bruising to both arms. After a medical examination confirmed her injuries, she filed a police report, prompting the arrest of the mother and daughter at their residence in Bukit Pasir the following day.

Urine tests on both suspects came back negative for illicit substances. The Magistrate's Court granted investigators a two-day remand order against both suspects. The case is being investigated under Sections 186 and 353 of the Penal Code, which carry a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction.

Raiz Mukhliz emphasized that officers are collecting witness statements and evidence, and urged the public to cooperate during enforcement operations and refrain from actions that could hinder public servants from performing their duties.