21.02.2026 14:50
A woman traveling with her dog on a municipal bus got into an argument with another passenger; the woman, who identified herself as a prosecutor, drew attention with her words, "The police are under my command." Following the incident, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an ex officio investigation on charges of "threat" and "incitement or humiliation of the public to hatred and hostility."
A discussion between a woman traveling with her dog on a municipal bus and another passenger who was disturbed by the situation became a hot topic on social media. The words of the woman, who identified herself as a prosecutor during the argument, sparked reactions.
"I DON'T WANT TO TRAVEL WITH A DOG"
A passenger on the bus objected to the situation, stating that he did not want to travel with a dog. The dog owner woman responded to the passenger, "You can get off, darling." As the verbal exchange escalated, the complaining passenger requested those around to call the police.
"THE POLICE ARE UNDER MY COMMAND"
In response, the woman who identified herself as a prosecutor said, "The police are under my command, I am a prosecutor. You can stay in Turkey." The dialogue quickly drew public backlash.
THE CHIEF PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE TOOK ACTION
Following the incident, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation ex officio. The person seen in the video with the dog was accused of "inciting hatred and hostility in the public or humiliation" and "threat." It was reported that an order was given to identify the woman's identity.