Target: Mohamed Shawky Ayyad, Prosecutor General, Egyptian Public Prosecution
Goal: Locate and prosecute the cart driver accused of repeatedly whipping an exhausted horse after it collapsed from apparent heat exhaustion and overloading.
A working horse seemingly collapsed on a busy commercial thoroughfare after reportedly suffering from heat exhaustion and overloading. According to eyewitnesses, its identified cart driver responded by repeatedly striking the exhausted animal with a heavy leather whip. He allegedly continued the blows in an attempt to force the fallen horse back onto its feet.
The beating reportedly continued until the horse became completely unresponsive. The driver then allegedly abandoned the injured animal on the hot pavement and fled before police arrived. Veterinary rescuers reached the horse, administered emergency intravenous fluids and transported it to an equine sanctuary for intensive rehabilitation.
Multiple eyewitnesses reportedly recognized the driver, while bystanders recorded mobile phone footage that apparently captured his face and the license plate of his commercial cart. Investigators should use that evidence to locate the suspect and pursue prosecution if the allegations are substantiated.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Prosecutor General Shawky,
A draft horse reportedly collapsed while pulling a commercial cart after suffering apparent heat exhaustion and overloading. Witnesses allege that the identified driver repeatedly struck the fallen horse with a heavy leather whip rather than allowing the exhausted animal to recover.
The driver allegedly continued striking the horse until it became unresponsive. He then reportedly abandoned the injured animal on scorching pavement and fled before authorities arrived. Investigators reportedly possess eyewitness accounts and mobile phone footage showing the suspect’s face and his cart’s license plate.
Please ensure that authorities use all available evidence to locate the identified suspect and investigate these allegations thoroughly. If the evidence substantiates allegations that the driver subjected the collapsed horse to unlawful cruelty, pursue appropriate charges and penalties under Egyptian law. A working animal whipped after collapsing from exhaustion deserves meaningful legal protection. Those responsible for such alleged cruelty must not escape accountability simply by fleeing before police arrive.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Maryam fazal
