28.03.2026 11:20
Emir Saçu, a visually impaired individual in Sancaktepe, stated that he lives at risk every day due to the danger posed by stray dogs and conveyed the situation to the deputy mayor A.İ. Saçu claimed that A.İ. told him, "I will not collect them. If necessary, pass through there by getting help."
Emir Saçu, a visually impaired resident of Sancaktepe, Istanbul, expressed his frustration towards the municipality, stating that he faces the risk of attacks every day due to the increasing problem of stray dogs in the district.
SCANDALOUS RESPONSE FROM THE VICE MAYOR Saçu reported that he conveyed the issue to A.I., one of the assistants of Mayor Alper Yeğin, and was taken aback by the response he received. Saçu claimed that A.I. told him, "I will not collect them. If necessary, pass through there with help," which sparked public debate.
Mayor Alper Yeğin of Sancaktepe ALL EYES ON THE MUNICIPALITY MANAGEMENT After the incident, attention turned to Mayor Alper Yeğin and the municipality management. The lack of any statement regarding the allegations increased public outrage. Citizens emphasized that municipalities are responsible not only for infrastructure services but also for ensuring the safety of individuals with disabilities.
LEGAL ACTION TAKEN Following the grievances he experienced, Emir Saçu initiated legal proceedings and applied to the General Directorate of National Parks, the Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, and CIMER. Saçu reacted to his situation by saying, "How will disabled citizens like me live safely in this district? If municipalities will not protect our rights, who will?"