Why did Yusrin feel empathy for the caged crows?

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Yusrin Felt Empathy for Caged Crows Due to Loneliness and Lack of Companionship

Yusrin stated in court that he felt empathy for the crows trapped in the NParks cage because he experienced similar feelings of loneliness and a lack of friends. He believed the birds were suffering and this resonated with his own emotional state, leading him to take action.
Deliberate Vandalism of NParks Crow Trap

Mohd Yusrin Bin Mohd Yusof, a 51-year-old Singaporean man, deliberately damaged an NParks crow trap on two separate occasions. His actions were motivated by a belief that the trapped birds were suffering and a desire to release them. The trap was placed near Block 51 Havelock Road between March 1 and 7 as part of a population control effort for pest birds.
Empathy Stemming from Personal Isolation

During mitigation, Yusrin explained his rationale to the court, citing his own feelings of loneliness and having "no friends" as the basis for his empathy towards the caged crows. He saw a parallel between his own social isolation and the perceived suffering of the birds. This personal connection drove his decision to interfere with the NParks operation.
Legal Ramifications and Judicial Response

Yusrin's actions resulted in charges of mischief for disrupting the duties of a public agency, with four other charges considered during sentencing. The total damage, including repairs and bounty payments for the escaped birds, amounted to approximately S$4,000. The judge acknowledged Yusrin's motivation but emphasised that sympathy does not justify breaking the law, stating that compassion cannot override reason and legal boundaries.

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