Turkey man detained for kicking cat in mosque

A man in the Turkish city of Edirne faced widespread criticism after kicking a cat inside a mosque during congregational prayer, leading to the circulation of a video showing the incident on social media. The public prosecutor issued an order to detain him and investigate him under Turkey's Animal Protection Law, following community condemnation of the negative implications for respecting animal rights, especially inside places of worship during prayer time. The incident sparked widespread outrage and strong reactions from Turkish society and digital platforms.