Social media influencer accused of donkey abuse
The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it filed a formal report against the young influencer who owns him.
Footage posted on Instagram showed the donkey struggling with a broken leg as the influencer attempted to show him off online, the group said.
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Mahmood Faraj, head of the society, added that a sweep of the influencer's account turned up several pictures where Tahin appeared lame, with no sign of his condition improving for more than a month.
Faraj said the animal had been used repeatedly for stunts and filming, with little regard for its injury.
The Public Prosecution is expected to summon the influencer for questioning.
The society stressed it would continue to press for proper veterinary care for Tahin and other animals needing attention.
Criminal offence
Faraj pointed to Article 416 of the Penal Code, which makes it a criminal offence to mistreat, abuse, or neglect a domesticated animal, punishable by up to three months in prison or a fine of no more than 20 dinars.
The donkey's owner said he went to a police station in Muharraq after learning of the complaint. He added that Taahin had been seen by a vet and treated, and insisted their bond stretched back five years.
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