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

Muar police have arrested a 52-year-old mother and her 24-year-old daughter after an altercation involving a stray dog operation went awry. The incident transpired around 5:55am on Thursday in Taman Bintang Emas, where the pair allegedly obstructed and physically assaulted a female Muar Municipal Council enforcement officer while she was attempting to capture dogs.

Photos of the injured officer, 45, lying on the pavement sparked widespread public concern. Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz stated that the two women challenged the officers' actions and attempted to release the captured dogs, leading to a struggle. A medical examination revealed that the enforcement officer sustained bruised arms and reported the incident to the police.

Both urine screenings came back negative for illicit substances. The Magistrate's Court granted investigators a two-day remand order against the suspects. They are currently under investigation for obstructing a public servant under Section 186 of the Penal Code and using criminal force to deter a public servant from performing their duty, both carrying a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction.

Raiz Mukhliz urged the public to cooperate during enforcement operations and refrain from actions that could obstruct public servants.