14.11.2026 10:31
The body of Non-Commissioned Officer Hüseyin Zehir, who was martyred as a result of a military helicopter crash in Malatya, was buried in the Payas district of Hatay. After the funeral ceremony, a claim regarding the meal provided at the martyr's family's home sparked controversy. While there was a reaction to the meal alleged to have been sent by the Hatay Metropolitan Municipality, no statement has yet been made by the municipality on the issue.
37-year-old Non-Commissioned Officer Hüseyin Zehir, who was martyred in a military helicopter crash in Malatya, was sent off on his final journey in the Payas district of his hometown Hatay. After the funeral procedures were completed, a meal was served at the martyr's home. However, a claim put forward regarding the meal brought reactions.
MEAL SENT TO MARTYR'S HOME CAUSED CONTROVERSY
It was alleged that the meal served at the martyr family's home was sent by Hatay Metropolitan Municipality. Following the images of the meal, criticism was directed at the municipality. Some users, tagging the mayor, asked, "Did you send this meal to the martyr family's home?" and demanded clarification of the claims.
"DISRESPECT TO OUR MARTYR"
Users who reacted to the images of the meal made comments stating that the offering served to the martyr's family was inappropriate. Under the post, comments were made such as "Please let this not be true," "If this is true, it is grave," "Are the relatives and loved ones of a martyred non-commissioned officer worthy of this?" and "Disrespect to our martyr."
ALL EYES ON HATAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
It has not yet become clear whether the meal alleged to have been sent to the martyr's home was provided by the municipality. After the reactions, eyes turned to Hatay Metropolitan Municipality, while no statement has yet been made by the municipality on the matter.