Statement from Mayor Kösedağı following the animal massacre in Kadıköy: 'We will follow up on this act'

In a distressing incident that occurred in the early hours of the morning in Kadıköy's Fenerbahçe neighborhood, 18 cats and 1 dog were poisoned to death by an unidentified person or persons. The incident, which took place on Rüştiye Street, was discovered by citizens in the morning and reported to the Kadıköy Municipality. Municipal teams arrived at the scene to conduct investigations and collected the poisoned food.

MAYOR KÖSEDAĞI: 'WE WILL FOLLOW UP ON THIS EVIL ACT'

Making a statement following the incident, Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kösedağı expressed their deep sadness over the situation, stating, "Our Kadıköy is a place where street animals live freely. We believe this evil act was carried out due to our stance against the Massacre Law. Our security forces are conducting the necessary investigations into the incident. We call on all residents of Kadıköy to take responsibility to ensure the safety of our street animals."

SECURITY MEASURES INCREASED

Personnel from the Kadıköy Municipality Directorate of Cleaning Affairs carried out cleaning work on Rüştiye Street and its surroundings, collecting the poisoned food and washing the streets. Municipal teams have tightened inspections in cooperation with veterinarians in the neighborhood. Mayor Kösedağı stated that they will establish safe feeding points in the area together with animal lovers.

News Source: 12punto