Investigation into Dead Cats on Universiti Malaya Campus Called for
PETALING JAYA: An independent animal rescuer has disputed the police’s findings on dead cats found on the Universiti Malaya campus and called for a fresh investigation into the case.
Disputing the Official Account
Shima Aris, an independent animal rescuer, said that according to the authorities, the cats were killed by a pack of stray dogs. However, she claimed that a post-mortem carried out by a private clinic on one of the carcasses found lesions that were "highly likely" created by sharp objects. The legs of the cat, which she named Lily, also appeared to have been severed.
"It’s impossible for other animals to do this to a cat," she told reporters here today, referring to the clean cut. "It is important for the department of veterinary services (DVS), the police and UM to investigate the matter (further) and inform the public what exactly had happened."
Questioning the Police Investigation
Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan, who was at the press conference, questioned whether DVS had conducted post-mortems on the dead cats. He also criticized the police for classifying the cases as no further action (NFA) after concluding that stray dogs were responsible for the cats’ deaths.
Rajesh said the cats could have been dismembered by a "psychopath" person, and called for the maximum punishment under the Animal Welfare Act 2015 to be imposed on the offender, if arrested and convicted. He also said while there are no legal avenues in relation to police investigations, the public has to apply pressure on the authorities and demand that they investigate the cases thoroughly.
Background of the Case
Two dead cats were found at UM’s Faculty of Business and Economics on December 12 and 16, leading to the lodging of a report by the UM Student Union on December 17. Another report filed on December 20 involved the deaths of four cats in different locations on the campus.
Conclusion
The investigation into the death of the cats on the Universiti Malaya campus has raised more questions than answers. The authorities’ conclusion that stray dogs were responsible for the deaths has been disputed by an independent animal rescuer, who claims that the injuries found on the cats were not consistent with animal attacks. The public is calling for a fresh investigation into the case to determine the truth behind the deaths of these innocent animals.
FAQs
Q: What is the official account of the death of the cats on the Universiti Malaya campus?
A: According to the authorities, the cats were killed by a pack of stray dogs.
Q: Has a post-mortem been conducted on the dead cats?
A: Yes, a post-mortem was conducted by a private clinic on one of the carcasses, which found lesions that were "highly likely" created by sharp objects.
Q: Why is the public calling for a fresh investigation into the case?
A: The public is calling for a fresh investigation into the case because the official account of the death of the cats has been disputed, and the authorities’ conclusion that stray dogs were responsible for the deaths has been questioned.