“汽车拖猫事件”，3人被行拘！海口警方凌晨通报

Core Viewpoint - The incident involving a cat being dragged by a car in Haikou has sparked significant public attention and led to legal actions against individuals spreading false information about the event [2][3][5]. Summary by Sections Incident Overview - On May 19, a video surfaced showing a cat being dragged by a car, leading to widespread concern and reports to the police [7]. - The police confirmed that the incident occurred when the cat accidentally got caught in the vehicle's undercarriage, and there was no evidence of intentional harm by the driver [5][17]. Legal Actions - Three individuals were penalized for spreading false information and doxxing the driver involved in the incident, receiving administrative detention and fines [2][3]. - The police emphasized the importance of factual reporting and the legal consequences of spreading rumors that disrupt social order [3]. Investigation Findings - The investigation revealed that the cat was not owned by the driver, and the leash was accidentally caught, confirming it as an unfortunate accident rather than an act of cruelty [5][17]. - The police clarified that images circulating online suggesting multiple cats were actually of the same cat taken in different lighting conditions [5][17].