22.07.2026 07:20
The suspect who broke the wings and legs of seagulls with a box cutter in Üsküdar has been caught. It was determined that the individual is a Bangladeshi national who entered Turkey illegally. The suspect, who was subjected to administrative procedures, has been sent to a repatriation center for deportation.
There has been a new development in the incident that came to the agenda with allegations that seagulls were tortured with a box cutter in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. It was determined that the suspect caught by security forces was a Bangladeshi national and entered Turkey illegally.
SUSPECT CAUGHT
According to the information obtained, the disabled individual, who was allegedly breaking the legs and wings of seagulls in Üsküdar, was caught by the teams. The examination revealed that the suspect was a Bangladeshi national.
DETERMINED TO HAVE ENTERED ILLEGALLY
Checks conducted on the individual's identity and immigration status determined that he entered Turkey illegally.
REFERRED TO REMOVAL CENTER
While administrative procedures were applied to the captured suspect, he was referred to a removal center for deportation.
INCIDENT SPARKED REACTION
Images showing a seagull seriously injured in Üsküdar had drawn widespread reaction on social media. In the posts, it was alleged that the seagull's wings were broken and its hind legs were damaged, and many animal lovers demanded that the responsible party be found and necessary actions be taken.