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- 04.09.2026 13:24:00
Man Arrested for Kicking a Cat in a Mosque
In Erzurum, Turkey, a man kicked a cat that was walking among people during prayer at a mosque. After a video of the incident spread on social media, it sparked strong public reaction.
The incident occurred on August 25. The video shows the man kicking the cat as it attempted to pass between his legs while he was praying. The cat was sent flying and hit the imam’s head before falling to the ground.
After the video spread, the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation under the Animal Protection Law, identified the suspect, and arrested him. The suspect was later released as part of the investigation. It was reported that the cat was in good health and had not been injured.
