Group hauls Kampar district council to court for killing stray dogs

Published: Nov 16, 2021 1:30 PM

A suit has been filed at the Ipoh High Court against Kampar district council after public outrage over council enforcers shooting and killing of four stray dogs recently.

Lawyers for Animal Rights (LAR) said the group filed a suit under Section 30 of the 2015 Animal Welfare Act.

The act prohibits the use of firearms against animals unless...

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