MUAR, Nov. 1 -- Police have arrested a mother and daughter for allegedly obstructing and injuring a female Muar Municipal Council (MPM) enforcement officer during dog-catching operation in Bukit Pasir.

The incident occurred at Taman Bintang Emas around 5.55am on Thursday, later triggering public outcry after photos of the injured officer lying on the pavement circulated widely on social media.

Muar district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the suspects, aged 52 and 24, were detained to facilitate investigations into obstructing a public servant from discharging their duties.

"During the operation, the two women had allegedly challenged the actions of the enforcement officers and obstructed them from carr...