21.04.2026 13:44
In an operation against the armed terrorist organization DHKP/C in Istanbul, 21 suspects were detained. During the searches conducted at the Idil Cultural Center in Şişli, organizational documents and digital materials were seized.
19 suspects, identified as operating within open area structures related to DHKP/C, were detained in an operation conducted in Istanbul. During searches at the Idil Cultural Center in Şişli, 2 more suspects were captured, and a large number of organizational documents and digital materials were seized.
AN OPERATION WAS CARRIED OUT AT 23 ADDRESSES
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Counter-Terrorism Branch carried out an operation targeting the activities of the armed terrorist organization DHKP/C, specifically focusing on the open area structures of the organization, including Grup Yorum, the Association of Families of Incarcerated and Convicted Individuals (TAYAD), and suspects operating within neighborhood structures. Operations were conducted at 23 addresses in Istanbul to capture 21 suspects.
21 SUSPECTS WERE DETAINED
In the operation, 19 suspects were detained. A large number of organizational documents and digital materials were seized during the searches. Additionally, based on information that suspects acting in line with the organization's ideas and ideology were using the Idil Cultural Center in Şişli for meetings, a search was also conducted there. 2 more suspects were detained in connection with the matter.