04.12.2025 12:50
It has come to light that an 11-year-old disabled child in Ankara was kept in a pigeon coop by his uncle for years. As images of this situation spread rapidly on social media, there was a strong backlash, and the village head, municipality, and social services faced intense criticism for their negligence.
The incident that occurred in Ankara came to light through images shared on social media. An 11-year-old disabled child, abandoned by his mother after the death of his father, was forced to live for years in a structure used as a pigeon coop by his uncle. It was observed that the place where the child stayed was unhygienic, cold, and unhealthy.
GREAT REACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the images were shared, the incident quickly became a national topic. Users agreed that there was negligence on the part of the responsible parties. The following reactions stood out in the comments under the images:
- What does the headman of this neighborhood do?
- What are the headman, municipality, and social services doing?
- The headman of this neighborhood should be fired.
INVESTIGATION EXPECTED
Following the widespread reaction on social media, it is expected that the relevant institutions will take action and steps will be taken regarding the care of the child.