Jordan probes suspected poisoning of dozens of cats in Amman
Dubai: Jordanian security authorities have launched an investigation into the suspected poisoning of dozens of cats in an Amman neighbourhood, an incident that has triggered widespread anger and calls for those responsible to be prosecuted. Environmental police and other relevant authorities are investigating the deaths in the Al Rashid suburb of the Jordanian capital after residents filed…
Jordanian authorities are probing the suspected poisoning of dozens of cats in an Amman neighborhood, an incident that has sparked outrage and demands for prosecution. Environmental police and other relevant agencies are investigating the deaths in the Al Rashid suburb following complaints from locals. Eyewitnesses reported that dozens of cats, regularly fed and cared for by residents, were found dead or mysteriously vanished, leading investigators to suspect deliberate poisoning.
Reports suggest suspicion may have fallen on a woman and another individual following earlier disputes over feeding the cats in the residential complex. While authorities have not announced any charges, the allegations remain unproven. The tensions escalated in the days leading up to the deaths when a woman allegedly confronted and threatened another resident over feeding the animals, claiming the area was privately owned and feeding was prohibited.
Following the discovery of the cat deaths, residents reported the incident to authorities and called for a full investigation to determine the cause and identify the perpetrators. The incident has generated widespread condemnation on social media, with calls for swift legal action against those responsible.
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