29.05.2026 10:50
Footage of a person in Ankara trying to slaughter a large sacrificial animal while standing, without laying it down, causing the animal to suffer greatly, sparked outrage. The video, recorded on a mobile phone and going viral quickly, prompted citizens to tag Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and the General Directorate of Security, calling on them to 'Take the necessary action' against the individuals.
Footage of an animal sacrifice recorded in the capital and rapidly spreading on social media drew strong reactions from viewers. The incident, carried out in violation of proper slaughter conditions and animal rights, was captured moment by moment on a citizen's mobile phone camera.
ATTEMPTED TO SLAUGHTER THE ANIMAL WHILE STANDING
In the footage, a citizen was seen attempting to slaughter a cattle prepared for sacrifice while it was standing, instead of laying it down on the ground in accordance with proper procedures. The animal, writhing in pain and experiencing difficult moments, was recorded by a nearby citizen.
CALL TO THE MINISTRY AND POLICE
After the video went viral on social media platforms in a short time, thousands of users reacted strongly to the situation. Social media users, stating that the animal was being abused, tagged the official accounts of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and the General Directorate of Security (EGM), calling for legal action to be initiated against the individuals in the footage.