Man who left 43 cats with no food, water in empty flat gets 20 days jail
A man who left his 43 cats behind in poor living conditions when he moved to a new home has been sentenced to 20 days jail.
Muhammad Danial Sukirman, 31, pleaded guilty to 10 charges of causing unnecessary pain and suffering to a pet on Wednesday (April 24), Lianhe Zaobao reported.
Another 34 charges under the Animal and Birds Act, as well as one charge of failing to comply with a written notice requiring his attendance before an officer from the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS), were also taken into consideration for sentencing.
This is the National Parks Board's (NParks) largest animal cruelty prosecution in terms of pet numbers to date, reported Today. It is also believed to be the first jail sentence meted out for a conviction under Section 42(1)(d) of the Act, pertaining to neglect by pet owners.
Foul stench from flat
Danial's cats were found by the police on Nov 5, 2021 after they received complaints of a foul stench coming from a flat at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6.
Unable to reach Danial, police officers at the scene called in a locksmith to let them into the flat.