Police are appealing for public assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after a severely injured dog was discovered in the Krubong industrial area.
The dog was found with extensive wounds, including large areas of fur and skin stripped from its body and head. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit confirmed a report was lodged at 2.43 pm today, with the incident believed to have occurred last Friday around 3 pm.
According to police, a complainant accompanied by an animal welfare NGO located the dog near a factory, suffering from deep neck and body injuries. The animal was rushed to a veterinary clinic for emergency treatment, but veterinarians determined the injuries were too severe to recover from. On professional advice, the dog was humanely euthanised to prevent further suffering.
The case is being investigated under Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, which carries penalties of up to RM100,000 in fines, three years’ imprisonment, or both.
Insp Rizal Kiraman is leading the investigation and can be contacted at 013-7702523. Police urge witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Animal welfare groups have condemned the case as an act of extreme cruelty, stressing the importance of stronger enforcement and community vigilance to protect animals and hold offenders accountable.
