Dog Framed in Political Row

From Turkey: Boji, the stray dog from Istanbul who, a few weeks ago, caught the attention of the global media for his fondness for travelling by public transport, is in the news once again- this time, for being framed for pooping on a tram.  As explained in this report:

According to footage shared by Istanbul Municipality spokesperson Murat Ongun on Nov. 20, Boji the dog was framed by a man who placed the poop on public transportation on Nov. 19 after carrying it in his pocket. The man's identity currently remains unknown.

The municipality also revealed that Boji was in a shelter on Nov. 19, the day of the incident. 

The footage was shared by the spokesperson in response to claims that Boji pooped on a tramway, which were circulated by social media accounts that were overwhelmingly seen to be supporting the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

“The Istanbul Municipality's dog Boji pooped on a tramway,” said Sağdan Haber, a pro-AKP Twitter account that often shares posts against the municipality due to it being run by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).

The incident is the latest in the row between the CHP-led Istanbul Municipality and the AKP. Framing a dog, however, is a new low.