District police chief Yampil Garai said they were informed of a viral video on the incident yesterday afternoon and found that it took place at a workshop in Kampung Patikang, Keningau.
He said the suspect was arrested at 10.30pm and the iron rod has been seized. He has also been remanded for three days.
The case is being investigated under Section 428 of the Penal Code for mischief by killing an animal, punishable by up to three years’ jail, a fine, or both, upon conviction, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities.
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