The police in Malaysia apprehended two men for allegedly placing a pregnant cat in a dryer with the intention of killing her.
Security camera footage captures the men carrying out this cruel act in a public laundromat.
The men placed the cat inside the dryer and then inserted coins into the machine before setting it in motion.
Malaysian police nab 2 men suspected of killing pregnant cat by placing it in clothes dryer https://t.co/43YvNBpnbt pic.twitter.com/3xRVNVxRar
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A customer discovered the deceased cat inside the dryer and promptly alerted the authorities.
Legal Consequences
The men are facing charges of animal cruelty and could be sentenced to up to three years in prison if found guilty.
A third individual, suspected of being an accomplice based on the video evidence, is currently evading capture. Law enforcement officials are actively pursuing this third suspect.
Malaysia police search for men caught on video putting pregnant cat in clothes dryer https://t.co/QbaI10hwgN pic.twitter.com/qnMy3T41ey
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This appalling incident has triggered widespread outrage, particularly on social media platforms. Several animal welfare groups have shared the surveillance footage to condemn such acts of animal abuse.
This case exemplifies extreme cruelty towards animals, and sadly, any assistance provided came too late for the helpless cat.
Thankfully, the swift action taken by the authorities to apprehend the suspects offers a ray of hope: demanding appropriate punishments for individuals guilty of animal cruelty is crucial. Share this post to advocate for justice.
