16.01.2026 21:42
The death of 17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan in a fight that broke out between two groups, including children, in Güngören, Istanbul, due to a 'side glance' has dominated the national agenda, while there has been an outpouring of reactions to the murder.
In Istanbul Güngören, a dispute broke out between two groups who had not previously known each other after leaving a café due to an accusation of 'looking sideways'. The incident quickly escalated into a knife fight, during which E.Ç (15) injured Atlas Çağlayan in the chest area with a knife described as a switchblade.
17-YEAR-OLD ATLAS LOST HIS LIFE
Severely injured Atlas Çağlayan was taken to Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital by an ambulance called to the scene. Despite all the interventions made here, Çağlayan could not be saved. The suspect E.Ç., who was caught by the police teams after the incident, was taken into custody along with the knife.
HE WAS ARRESTED
After being brought before the court, a detention order was issued for E.Ç. Following the procedures, the arrested E.Ç. was taken to Karatepe Closed Juvenile Correctional Institution.
REACTIONS POURING IN
The heartbreaking murder has also made headlines in the country. As reactions to the incident poured in, many social media users condemned the murder and called for justice.
Users expressed their reactions to the murder with comments such as, "What a pity. I can't find the words," "Another Ahmet Minguzzi incident. May God have mercy. Condolences to his family," "Just say stop already, it's a shame for our youth, it's a sin for their families," "Damn this system. Can anything bad come from such a beautiful face? I'm very saddened," "The penalties should be heavy while they are still in their youth, enough already," "Once again, a beautiful child has become an angel, very very sad."
AYDILGE'S REACTION
Singer Aydilge also reacted to the murder with a post on her social media account. In her post, Aydilge stated, "I really feel very bad. My heart tightens every time I see my brother Atlas Çağlayan. They are not children led to crime; they have become the crime itself."