A video of a teen wearing slippers and stepping on two stingrays is circulating online, sparking comments from netizens to start posting the faces of such individuals to deter more people from committing crimes.
The video started with the boy using his full weight to step on two motoro stingrays, which appeared to be quite young. “Someone do the same to him, pls,” wrote the Instagram admin account of @sgfollowsall on June 7.
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He then released his right foot and moved the stingray closer to the other.
According to a STOMP report, netizens have identified the teen’s account. His bio notes, “Back at it agn. Layar Monster. Motoro kill count: 11.”
On June 13, Group Director of the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) Jessica Kwok, confirmed they were looking into the matter.
“Safeguarding animal welfare is a shared social responsibility. While AVS continues to ensure that the necessary enforcement action is taken and raise awareness on animal welfare, members of the public can play a part by promptly reporting suspected cases of animal cruelty to AVS,” said Ms Kwok.
Members of the public with more information on the case can contact AVS at www.avs.gov.sg/feedback or call the Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600.
Under the Animals and Birds Act, those guilty of animal cruelty can be sentenced to up to 18 months’ imprisonment, fined up to S$15,000, or both.
Commenting on the post, netizens highlighted that “youngsters nowadays will torture and kill animals with glee and pride.”
“I feel that maybe we need public help to post the faces of those that commit atrocious acts to help deter more people committing crimes,” added Instagram user @ct1168.ct.
This is not the first time youths tormenting animals were recorded and posted on social media. A video of teens playing table football, using frogs as pawns, circulated online in 2020.
One of the youths was discovered to be the same person who trespassed into the Singapore Zoo’s white rhinoceros enclosure.
Ralph Wee Yi Kai, 19, faced multiple charges in court in September last year. Catch up on the story below. /TISG
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