A politician from the ruling party was shot dead in Turkey, along with his son and nephew
An armed attack took place at a municipal cemetery in the Turkish city of Batman, killing three people, including Mehmet Direk, a member of the leadership of the district branch of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti). His son, Ercan Direk, and his nephew, Bekir (Ebubekir) Direk, were also among the victims.
According to preliminary reports, the attack took place on the evening of July 26 in the Güneykent district. According to investigators, the family had come to the cemetery to visit the graves of relatives when unidentified assailants opened fire on them. After the shooting, the attackers fled the scene.
Ambulance crews and police arrived at the scene. Medical personnel pronounced Mehmet Direk, his son, and his nephew dead. The bodies of the deceased were sent to the morgue at the Batman Training and Research Hospital for a forensic medical examination.
In addition, two other people were injured during the attack. They were hospitalized, and doctors describe the condition of one of the victims as critical.
Following the shooting, police cordoned off the cemetery, stepped up security at the entrances and exits of the area, and launched a large-scale operation to search for the attackers. Law enforcement officials are analyzing surveillance camera footage, collecting evidence, and determining the suspects’ escape route.
The motive for the crime has not yet been officially disclosed. At the same time, investigators are examining all possible scenarios, including information about a possible long-standing conflict between the parties.
Following the tragedy, representatives of the ruling party expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. Ferhat Nasiroğlu, a member of the Turkish Parliament from the AK Party, stated that the deaths of Mehmet Direk, his son, and his nephew as a result of the armed attack were a great tragedy and deeply saddened the party.
The investigation is currently ongoing, and Turkish police are continuing to search for those involved in the attack.
This was reported by the Turkish news agency DHA.
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