The Allegation That Boji Contaminated the Tram Denied

The phenomenon dog of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Boji, became a favorite of citizens with his travels in Istanbul and his cuteness among people. But the Bogie agenda hasn’t always been just positive. Some citizens made various criticisms rightly, and some with purely hostile rhetoric.

Finally, Boji was the target of criticism on the grounds that it polluted the tram. As a result, various debates arose between critics and defenders. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Spokesperson Murat Ongun denied the allegations with video recordings taken on the tram.

“Amazing images”

IMM Spokesperson Murat Ongun put an end to the discussions by denying the allegations that Boji had pissed on the tram with the words “Cameras showed us these incredible images”. Ongun, who published the security camera footage of the tram, said, “It was claimed that Boji pooped on the tram. But the cameras showed us these incredible images, watch it”.

Some media organs and Twitter users made claims with the words “Boji, the staff dog of IMM, pissed on the tram”. Some users continued their criticism, saying that it is not normal to have animals among people in public transport and in daily life, despite the refutation of the allegations.

Here are the reactions from social media to those images;