A member of the council from the AK Party in Balıkesir was killed in a armed attack.

A member of the council from the AK Party in Balıkesir was killed in a armed attack.

25.07.2025 23:33

In Balıkesir, AK Party member of the Havran Municipal Council, Mehmet Anıl Yüksel, lost his life as a result of an armed attack. The police have launched a large-scale investigation to capture the perpetrators.

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Mehmet Anıl Yüksel, a member of the municipal council from the AK Party in the Havran district of Balıkesir, was shot in the evening by unidentified person or persons.



AK Party Municipal Council Member Mehmet Anıl Yüksel lost his life in the attack


HE COULD NOT BE SAVED



Yüksel, who was seriously injured and taken to Edremit State Hospital for surgery after the first intervention by the medical teams called to the scene, could not be saved despite all efforts and lost his life.



AK Party Municipal Council Member Mehmet Anıl Yüksel lost his life in the attack


A WIDESPREAD INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED



After the attack, extensive security measures were taken in the area, and a large-scale investigation was launched by the Havran District Police Department and Balıkesir Provincial Police Department to capture the perpetrators.



AK Party Municipal Council Member Mehmet Anıl Yüksel lost his life in the attack


AK PARTY PROVINCIAL CHAIRMAN AYDEMİR: WE WILL FOLLOW THE PROCESS TO ENSURE THE PERPETRATORS RECEIVE THE NECESSARY PUNISHMENT BEFORE JUSTICE



Mehmet Aydemir, the AK Party Balıkesir Provincial Chairman, stated in a social media post, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our valuable companion Mehmet Anıl Yüksel. We pray for mercy for our deceased brother and offer our condolences to his family and our organization. We will follow the process to ensure the perpetrators receive the necessary punishment before justice," he said. The investigation regarding the incident is ongoing.



AK Party Municipal Council Member Mehmet Anıl Yüksel lost his life in the attack


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