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Malay Mail
18-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Shere Khan the Punggol cat likely hit by vehicle, NParks says after outcry over suspected abuse
SINGAPORE, May 18 — A Singapore community cat found gravely injured near Block 326B Sumang Walk in Punggol earlier this week was likely the victim of a vehicular accident, the National Parks Board (NParks) has concluded. The male tabby named Shere Khan was discovered on the morning of May 12, barely clinging to life at a loading bay, and was rushed to a veterinary clinic. Despite emergency care, Shere Khan's injuries were too severe and the cat had to be euthanised. A vet report revealed blunt force trauma to the head, commonly associated with traffic accidents, NParks said in a statement yesterday. 'Based on the investigations and observations from the vet report, we did not find any overt evidence that the injuries were sustained due to a deliberate act of cruelty,' NParks added. 'It is likely that the cat had sustained its injuries due to a vehicular accident.' The cat's death sparked a wave of concern after animal welfare group Luni Singapore suggested the injuries were from 'deliberate abuse' and appealed for witnesses and surveillance footage. Shere Khan was under the care of Luni Singapore, which described the case as one of the most brutal it had encountered. Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How acknowledged the public's strong emotional response in a Facebook post on May 17. 'I am heartened by the outpouring of public concern on the safety and welfare of our community cats,' he said. He added that NParks is consulting with stakeholders to strengthen animal protection laws, including harsher penalties for cruelty cases, under the ongoing review of the Animals and Birds Act. NParks stressed that it takes all public feedback seriously and will continue investigating any information related to animal cruelty. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong also addressed the incident on Facebook earlier, urging compassion. 'Let us be a gracious society, and show kindness and compassion to animals,' he wrote. Shere Khan's case comes just days after a separate and deeply disturbing cat death in Yishun, where a feline named King Kong was speculated to have been disembowelled and had its eyes gouged out, Singapore media reported. Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam condemned the Yishun case, calling it 'appalling cruelty' and asking, 'What kind of person will do this?' Investigations into the Yishun incident are still ongoing. The two cases have triggered renewed calls for stricter enforcement and heavier penalties against animal abusers. Animal groups such as the Cat Welfare Society have ramped up community outreach and are urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious acts.
The Star
18-05-2025
- The Star
Injuries found on stray cat in Punggol, Singapore likely caused by vehicular accident: NParks
A veterinary report revealed that Shere Khan, a community cat, suffered blunt force trauma to the head. - Photos: Luni Singapore/Facebook SINGAPORE: A stray cat that was found seriously injured this week in Punggol was likely a victim of a vehicular accident, said the National Parks Board (NParks). The male tabby cat named Shere Khan was found dying at a loading bay near Block 326B Sumang Walk and was taken to the vet on Monday (May 12) morning. A report from the vet said its injuries suggested there was blunt force trauma to the head and added that traffic accidents are a possible and common cause of such injuries, said NParks in a statement on Saturday (May 17). During investigations, NParks reviewed CCTV footage near where Shere Khan was found and interviewed the person who found it. 'Based on the investigations and observations from the vet report, we did not find any overt evidence that the injuries were sustained due to a deliberate act of cruelty,' said NParks. 'It is likely that the cat had sustained its injuries due to a vehicular accident.' Shere Khan was euthanised at the clinic and subsequently cremated. Earlier, the cat's critical injuries led animal welfare group Luni Singapore on May 13 to point to deliberate abuse and appeal for eyewitnesses, dashcam footage or CCTV recordings from the area where Shere Khan was found. The feline was registered under the welfare group. Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How shared NPark's investigation outcome in a Facebook post on May 17 and said that the loss of Shere Khan had affected many people, especially Punggol residents. 'I am heartened by the outpouring of public concern on the safety and welfare of our community cats,' said Tan. He added that NParks is consulting stakeholders and the animal welfare community to strengthen safeguards on animal welfare, including penalties on animal cruelty cases, as part of the ongoing review of the Animal and Birds Act. NParks said it takes all feedback seriously and investigates all information provided by the public on alleged animal cruelty. Shere Khan's case came on the heels of another unnatural cat death in Yishun, for which NParks said investigations are ongoing. The community cat was found on the morning of May 9, allegedly disembowelled and with its eyes gouged out. 'We urge the public not to further speculate on the details of the ongoing case and to verify their information sources,' said NParks. 'These are crucial in allowing for a fair round of investigation to be carried out.' - The Straits Times/ANN
Daily Express
18-05-2025
- Daily Express
Cat abuse cases in Singapore lead to calls for stricter action
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: A photograph of Shere Khan that Luni Singapore posted prior to its mutilation. (Pic: MM) SINGAPORE: Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council is working with the National Parks Board (NParks) and animal welfare groups to promote public awareness following the death of a community cat in Punggol on May 12, The Straits Times reported. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed the incident in a Facebook post, saying that many residents had shared feedback about animal welfare concerns after the cat, named Shere Khan, was found severely injured in the area. Advertisement According to the report, Gan said NParks has assured residents that it is looking into the matter and that posters will be displayed to raise public awareness. Gan further urged the public to treat animals with care, saying in his post, 'Let us be a gracious society, and show kindness and compassion to animals.' The case gained significant attention after animal welfare group Luni Singapore posted an appeal on May 13, describing the incident as one of the most brutal it had encountered. The group stated on Facebook that Shere Khan, despite receiving immediate veterinary care, succumbed to injuries it described as 'strongly indicative of deliberate abuse,' involving possible strangulation or blunt force trauma. Advertisement NParks confirmed on May 13 that it is investigating the case as a suspected instance of animal cruelty, according to The Straits Times. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Straits Times
Injuries sustained by stray cat in Punggol likely caused by vehicular accident: NParks
Injuries sustained by stray cat in Punggol likely caused by vehicular accident: NParks SINGAPORE - A stray cat that was found seriously injured this week in Punggol was likely a victim of a vehicular accident, said the National Parks Board (NParks). The male tabby cat named Shere Khan was found dying at a loading bay near Block 326B Sumang Walk, and was taken to the vet on the morning of May 12. A report from the vet said that its injuries suggested that there was blunt force trauma to the head, and added that traffic accidents are a possible and common cause of such injuries, said NParks in a statement on May 17. During investigations, NParks reviewed CCTV footage in the vicinity of where Shere Khan was found and interviewed the person who found it. 'Based on the investigations and observations from the vet report, we did not find any overt evidence that the injuries were sustained due to a deliberate act of cruelty,' said NParks. 'It is likely that the cat had sustained its injuries due to a vehicular accident,' it noted. Shere Khan was euthanised at the vet clinic, and subsequently cremated. Earlier, the cat's critical injuries led animal welfare group Luni Singapore on May 13 to point to deliberate abuse and appealed for eye witnesses, dashcam footage or CCTV recordings from the area where Shere Khan was found. The feline was registered under the welfare group. Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How shared NPark's investigation outcome in a Facebook post on May 17, and said that the loss of Shere Khan had affected many people, especially Punggol residents. 'I am heartened by the outpouring of public concern on the safety and welfare of our community cats,' said Mr Tan. He added that NParks is consulting stakeholders and the animal welfare community to strengthen safeguards on animal welfare, including penalties on cases of animal cruelty. More on this Topic Animal lovers stepping up efforts to protect strays after deaths of cats in Yishun, Punggol NParks said that it takes all feedback seriously and investigates all information provided by the public on alleged animal cruelty. Shere Khan's incident came on the heels of another unnatural cat death in Yishun, for which NParks said investigations are ongoing. The community cat was found on the morning of May 9 allegedly disembowelled and with its eyes gouged out. 'We urge the public not to further speculate on the details of the ongoing case and to verify their information sources,' said NParks. 'These are crucial in allowing for a fair round of investigation to be carried out.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Cat abuse cases in Singapores's Punggol and Yishun lead to calls for stricter action
SINGAPORE, May 16 — Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council is working with the National Parks Board (NParks) and animal welfare groups to promote public awareness following the death of a community cat in Punggol on May 12, The Straits Times reported. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed the incident in a Facebook post late yesterday, saying that many residents had shared feedback about animal welfare concerns after the cat, named Shere Khan, was found severely injured in the area. According to the report, Gan said NParks has assured residents that it is looking into the matter and that posters will be displayed to raise public awareness. Gan further urged the public to treat animals with care, saying in his post, 'Let us be a gracious society, and show kindness and compassion to animals.' The case gained significant attention after animal welfare group Luni Singapore posted an appeal on May 13, describing the incident as one of the most brutal it had encountered. The group stated on Facebook that Shere Khan, despite receiving immediate veterinary care, succumbed to injuries it described as 'strongly indicative of deliberate abuse,' involving possible strangulation or blunt force trauma. NParks confirmed on May 13 that it is investigating the case as a suspected instance of animal cruelty, according to The Straits Times. The incident in Punggol follows another act of alleged animal cruelty reported in Yishun on May 9, where a community cat named King Kong was found disembowelled and with its eyes gouged out. Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, who is also the MP for Nee Soon GRC, condemned the Yishun case in a Facebook post on the same day, calling it an example of 'appalling cruelty.' Shanmugam wrote, 'What kind of person will do this? This is not who we are as a people.' Both incidents have reignited calls for stricter penalties against animal abusers, The Straits Times reported. Animal welfare groups, including the Cat Welfare Society, have since intensified public engagement in the affected areas, appealing for witnesses and urging residents to report suspicious activity.
