Universiti Malaya Campus: Fresh Probe Launched into Cat and Dog Deaths
Recent Discovery
Prior to today’s discovery, six cats had been found dead on campus grounds. A cat and a dog were found dead this evening on Universiti Malaya’s campus grounds, a day after police said they would be launching a fresh probe into the deaths of several cats.
Independent animal rescuer Shima Aris confirmed the matter when contacted. The dead cat was discovered near the university’s sports arena, while the dog’s carcass was discovered near the college’s residences. According to Shima, the cat and dog had slash wounds to the stomach.
“I have told the students to lodge a police report,” Shima said.
Police Investigation
When contacted, Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Isa confirmed receiving the report on the dead cat and dog found on campus today. “We are still in the early stages of our investigation,” he said.
Previous Incidents
The discovery today follows reports of two dead cats found at UM’s Faculty of Business and Economics on December 12 and 16. The discovery led 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.
Police had previously said the dead cats were likely attacked by a pack of stray dogs. However, on Monday, Shima disputed the police’s findings and called for a fresh probe. She cited a post-mortem carried out by a private clinic on one of the carcasses which found lesions that were “highly likely” caused by sharp objects. The legs of one of the cats also appeared to have been severed.
University Response
Meanwhile, Universiti Malaya students’ union president Abqari Annuar said they had requested the university’s security office to beef up surveillance in the campus area. “The university had also promised to install more closed-circuit televisions (CCTV),” he said.
Conclusion
The recent discovery of a cat and dog found dead on Universiti Malaya’s campus grounds has sparked a fresh probe into the deaths of several cats. The police are still in the early stages of their investigation, and the university has promised to increase surveillance and install more CCTV cameras. The incident has raised concerns about animal welfare and safety on campus.
FAQs
Q: How many cats have been found dead on campus grounds?
A: Six cats have been found dead on campus grounds prior to today’s discovery.
Q: What was the cause of death of the cats?
A: The police initially believed that the cats were attacked by a pack of stray dogs, but independent animal rescuer Shima Aris disputed this finding and called for a fresh probe.
Q: What is the current status of the police investigation?
A: The police are still in the early stages of their investigation.
Q: What measures has the university taken to ensure student safety?
A: The university has promised to increase surveillance and install more CCTV cameras on campus.