Hasan Piker, the political streamer also known as 'HasanAbi,' is under fire after a Twitch broadcast on 7 October sparked allegations of animal cruelty.
During the stream, Piker scolded his dog Kaya for stepping out of the camera frame, and the dog responded with a sharp yelp. Clips shared widely on social media have led many viewers to suspect that Piker used a shock collar or a similar device to punish the dog for moving off a 'place' mat. Critics argue that such a tool effectively acts like an invisible electric fence, confining Kaya to remain motionless on camera.
