Eros’s Killer Ibrahim Keloglan Faces Judge Again as Calls for Arrest Persist from Animal Lovers
The brutal killing of the cat named “Eros” by İbrahim Keloglan in Istanbul has sparked outrage among animal lovers and advocates for animal rights. The re-trial of Keloglan, whose initial prison sentence was postponed, begins today at the Istanbul Küçükçekmece Courthouse.
The incident, which took place on January 1 in an elevator in Başakşehir, shocked the nation as footage emerged of Keloglan repeatedly kicking the defenseless cat, resulting in its tragic death after 6 minutes of torture. Keloglan was eventually arrested on January 4 and appeared before the judge on February 8.
Despite being sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison for deliberately killing a pet, Keloglan’s sentence was postponed and he was released, causing widespread outrage. In response, the prosecutor’s office and the Istanbul Bar Association Animal Rights Center objected to this decision, leading to a re-trial of the case.
Now, as Keloglan faces the judge once again, animal lovers and advocates are calling for justice to be served and for the defendant to receive the maximum penalty for his heinous crime. The need for deterrent punishments to protect animals is paramount, as the nation awaits the outcome of this important trial.
