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SHAH ALAM – Police are investigating a viral video showing a cat dangling by its neck from the side mirror of a moving four-wheel-drive vehicle along Jalan Mersing in Kluang.
The footage, reportedly recorded at about 9.50am on Thursday, showed the cat suspended alongside the vehicle by what appeared to be a piece of string as it travelled along Batu 2, Jalan Mersing.
The video sparked widespread outrage on social media, with users condemning the incident and raising concerns over animal welfare.
According to a Berita Harian report, the footage was recorded by a road user.
Kluang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Nor said no police report had been lodged so far in connection with the incident.
However, he said police had been informed that an administrator of a Facebook group had submitted details of the man and vehicle involved to the authorities for further action.
The man was believed to be a former secondary school teacher.
It is understood that a police officer would lodge a report based on the viral footage to enable an investigation paper to be opened.
Police are expected to issue a further statement on the incident.
