Did council officers follow proper restraint procedures for Rocky?

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Investigation Paper on Dog's Death Submitted to Prosecutors, Owner Considers Legal Options

The investigation paper concerning the death of Rocky, a dog allegedly beaten and strangled during a dog-catching operation on July 29 in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah, Port Klang, has been submitted to the deputy public prosecutor’s office. South Klang police chief Asst Comm Lim Jit Huey confirmed the submission and stated that instructions are now awaited. Rocky's owner, Roghinidevi, is currently considering her legal options and awaiting the outcomes of parallel investigations by the police and the Veterinary Services Department.
Allegations Regarding Restraint Method and Operational Presence

Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia claimed that Rocky's owner pleaded for the dog's release during the incident but was ignored, and that two Klang City Council officers were present at the scene. Roghinidevi herself alleged that the restraint used on Rocky was not a standard dog-catching loop but a transparent cable containing steel wire, which necessitated the use of a cutter to remove. She further claimed that she and her daughter were prevented by members of the public from freeing Rocky and that she was struck on the hand with a stick while attempting to do so.
Questions Regarding Standard Procedures and Animal Welfare

The incident has raised questions about the proper procedures for animal control operations. While pet owners are generally responsible for licensing their animals, the handling of the animal during an operation is a separate concern. SAFM president Kalaivanan Ravichandran emphasised that regardless of an animal's licensing status, no individual is entitled to inflict unnecessary pain or suffering. Authorities have been urged to examine all available evidence, including witness accounts, video recordings, and veterinary findings, to ascertain the facts of the case.
Council's Stance on Ongoing Investigations

The Klang City Council has stated that it is deferring all investigations into the matter to the police. This indicates that the council is not conducting its own internal inquiry into the conduct of its officers present during the operation, but rather awaiting the official police findings. The outcome of the deputy public prosecutor's review of the investigation paper is expected to guide further actions.

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