15.09.2025 07:21
In an armed attack on a vehicle in Batman, a mother, father, and their two children lost their lives. In a statement from the Batman Governorship, it was noted that "a judicial investigation has been initiated by the Public Prosecutor's Office, and our security units have promptly begun efforts to clarify the incident."
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A mother, father, and their two children lost their lives in an armed attack on a light commercial vehicle in the village of Eskihamur, connected to the Beşiri district of Batman.
The incident occurred in the evening on the road to the village of Eskihamur in the Beşiri district. The light commercial vehicle, driven by Mehmet Şanlı (65), was fired upon by unidentified individuals who had set an ambush. In the attack, the driver Şanlı, along with his wife Takibe Şanlı (43), their daughter Elanur (9), and their son Akıncan Şanlı (6) became the targets of the gunfire.
4 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES
Upon receiving the notification, a large number of health and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area. During the inspection, it was determined that 4 members of the same family in the vehicle had lost their lives due to gunfire. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.
STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
In a statement made by the Batman Governor's Office regarding the attack, it was stated, "On September 14, 2025, around 22:55, an armed attack was carried out on the vehicle driven by an individual named M.Ş., which was in motion on the road to the village of Eskihamur in our Beşiri district, while his wife T.Ş., daughter E.Ş., and son A.Ş. were present. It was determined that 4 of our citizens in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene."
Judicial investigation has been initiated regarding the incident, and our security units have promptly begun efforts to clarify the situation. The press and the public will continue to be informed about developments. We express our condolences to the deceased citizens and wish patience and condolences to their grieving families," the statement concluded.
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