18.08.2026 08:40
A clothing decision made by the management of a TOKİ housing complex in Batman sparked controversy. In an announcement sent to residents via WhatsApp, it was stated that, citing numerous complaints, men were prohibited from walking around in shorts in common areas.
The management of a TOKI housing complex in Batman has made a controversial decision regarding the common areas within the site. The management announced that it has implemented a new rule prohibiting men from wearing shorts within the site boundaries.
THE DECISION WAS ANNOUNCED VIA WHATSAPP
This new decision was communicated to residents through the WhatsApp group used by the management for communication purposes. Residents who saw the ban message on their mobile phones quickly made the decision a topic of discussion, bringing about various debates.
COMPLAINTS WERE CITED AS THE REASON
The details of the announcement shared by the management in the messaging group also included the reason behind this decision. It was stated that the ban was implemented after evaluating intense complaints from the residents of the area.
The statement made by the management included the following words:
"In line with the decision taken due to intense complaints from the site residents, it has been decided to prohibit men from walking around in shorts in the common areas of the site"