SINGAPORE, May 15 -- Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council is working with the National Parks Board (NParks) and animal welfare groups to promote public awareness following the death of a community cat in Punggol on May 12, The Straits Times reported.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed the incident in a Facebook post late yesterday, saying that many residents had shared feedback about animal welfare concerns after the cat, named Shere Khan, was found severely injured in the area.

According to the report, Gan said NParks has assured residents that it is looking into the matter and that posters will be displayed to raise public awareness.

Gan further urged the public to treat animals with care, saying in his post, "Let us be a graciou...