A 38-year-old man in Da Lat was fined VND1.9 million after a video surfaced showing him striking his dog with a stick at Lam Vien Square. Local police identified the individual following reports from the public regarding the incident on September 2. The man admitted to the abuse, claiming frustration because the animal failed to obey his instructions, and acknowledged that his actions negatively impacted the city's reputation. Authorities issued the penalty under recent regulations concerning animal cruelty. While the man claimed the dog was a personal pet, police noted he had been using the animal for unauthorized photography services to earn money from tourists. Officials have reiterated that such commercial activities are prohibited and are increasing surveillance to prevent further exploitation of animals at the popular landmark, while urging visitors to refrain from participating in these unlicensed photography services.
Source : VnExpress International
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