{
  "id": 9505616,
  "title": "Penang DVS probing alleged dog-dragging incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/penang-dvs-probing-alleged-dog-dragging-incident-9505616",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:05:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/24/penang-dvs-probing-alleged-dog-dragging-incident"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The veterinary services department (DVS) in Penang is currently investigating an incident in which two men allegedly dragged a dog using a motorcycle in the Batu Lancang area of the city. Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, the DVS director, confirmed receiving a report about the event.\n\nA witness, a woman, confronted the men and asked them to stop the dog-dragging but allegedly continued the act before leaving. She reported the incident to the DVS and provided photographs and videos that appear to document the event. The black dog reportedly suffered serious injuries and was left at the scene.\n\nAnimal rescuer David Yim stated that he hopes the authorities will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action should there be any evidence of animal cruelty involved.",
  "summary": "Penang DVS says it is investigating the incident in which a dog was allegedly dragged by two men on a motorcycle.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Penang DVS probing alleged dog-dragging incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/penang-dvs-probing-alleged-dog-dragging-incident",
        "published": "2026-09-24T06:05:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}