Senior citizen arrested over dog-dragging incident
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: Kuala Muda police chief Hanyan Ramlan said the suspect was picked up by police from his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8pm yesterday. SUNGAI PETANI: An 82-year-old man has been arrested to assist in an investigation into a viral incident in which a dog was dragged behind a motorcycle in Bandar Puteri Jaya near here. Kuala Muda police chief Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up from his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8pm yesterday.
Advertisement 'Police seized a red Honda EX5 motorcycle, a set of keys and road tax, and a white helmet. 'The man was brought to the Kuala Muda police headquarters for further investigation. Checks revealed that he has no criminal record,' Hanyan said in a statement today. He said the elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog although he could not recall why. 'Further investigations are ongoing under Section 428 of the Penal Code, and the dog will be handed over to the veterinary department once medical treatment is completed,' he said. In the video which has been circulating online, the dog could be seen tied to the back of a moving motorcycle, being dragged along on the road. Bystanders eventually stopped the rider and intervened. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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