A key figure of the Homeland Party shot himself in the bathroom of his home.

A key figure of the Homeland Party shot himself in the bathroom of his home.

02.06.2025 10:42

Oğuzhan Balkan, who served as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Homeland Party, shot himself in the bathroom of his home. Balkan was found in critical condition by police at his home in Taksim, Istanbul, and was taken to the hospital. There has been no official statement yet regarding Balkan's suicide attempt, and his life remains in danger.

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Deputy Chief of Staff of the Homeland Party, Oğuzhan Balkan, attempted suicide with a firearm in the toilet of his home in Taksim, Istanbul, last night.



FOUND IN A SERIOUSLY INJURED STATE IN THE TOILET



According to the news by Ekol TV reporter Dilek Yaman Demir, police teams arrived at the house following a tip-off from neighbors and found Balkan in the toilet, covered in blood and in a serious condition. It was determined that Balkan had shot himself, and first aid was administered at the scene while the young man was transferred to Taksim Training and Research Hospital with his consciousness closed.



NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE



After the suicide attempt, crime scene investigation teams began a detailed examination. While the police are conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the incident, no official statement has been made regarding the reason for Balkan's suicide attempt.



THE PARTY REMAINS SILENT



Following the incident, no official statement has come from the Homeland Party, while political circles and the public are closely monitoring the developments. Authorities stated that the public would be informed according to the course of the investigation.



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