07.07.2025 14:13
The sad news of the martyrdom of Infantry Contracted Private Özkan Özkanlı, who was exposed to methane gas during a search operation in a cave in the Pençe-Kilit Operation area, reached his family in his hometown of Aksaray. It has been revealed that the martyred Infantry Contracted Private Özkan Özkanlı provided scholarships to orphaned students.
During the search operation in a cave in the area of the Pençe-Kilit Operation conducted by the Turkish Armed Forces, soldier Infantry Contracted Private Özkan Özkanlı, who was exposed to methane gas, was martyred.
The sad news of Özkanlı, who was single and started his duty in 2023, was reported to his mother Huriye Özkanlı in his hometown Aksaray by military officials. A Turkish flag was also hung on the street where the martyr's family lives. It was learned that Özkanlı, who had two siblings, had lost his father Bayram Ali Özkanlı earlier.
HE WAS GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS TO ORPHAN STUDENTS
It has been revealed that martyr Özkan Özkanlı was giving scholarships to orphan students. WhatsApp messages attributed to Özkanlı became a topic of discussion on social media. It was learned that Özkanlı allocated a part of his salary to provide scholarships for students.
The funeral of martyr Özkanlı is expected to be held tomorrow in Aksaray.