Key facts
- Malaysian state Chief Minister Abu Bakar Hamzah is under police investigation.
- A viral video shows him shooting a sacrificial cow with a shotgun at an Eid ul-Adha event.
- The incident occurred at a korban ceremony in Kuala Perlis, Perlis.
- Police have seized the shotgun believed to have been used in the incident.
The incident occurred during an Eid ul-Adha ritual sacrifice, a significant event in Islam. The use of a shotgun for the sacrifice, rather than traditional methods, has drawn criticism regarding animal welfare and adherence to religious guidelines. The involvement of a state leader in such a controversial act has amplified public scrutiny.