POLICE have arrested the tenant of a condominium unit in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, in Kuala Lumpur on suspicion of being behind the deaths of many cats discovered in his unit.

Cheras district police chief Zam Halim Jamaluddin said the 31-year-old suspect was arrested in Cheras, yesterday.

“The investigation into the case is ongoing and the suspect has been remanded for three days beginning today,” he told Bernama.

Police received a report on the incident on March 13 and an investigation paper was opened under Section 428 of the Penal Code for committing mischief by killing or maiming animals.

On Friday, the Malaysia Animal Association (MAA), on a Facebook post, said that a homeowner made a gruesome discovery of skeletons, organs and cat carcasses in a condo unit rented by a 31-year-old man in Bandar Sri Permaisuri.

The act came to light after the neighbours in the condominium complained about a stench emanating from the house.

The MAA also urged the Department of Veterinary Services to conduct a thorough probe into the matter. – Bernama, March 26, 2023.