19.01.2026 18:13
Famous artist Erol Evgin broke his silence following the knife attack in which 17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan lost his life in Güngören, Istanbul. Reacting to the increasing incidents of violence, Evgin stated that he could not come to terms with what had happened and called for justice in the face of this dark picture that concerns the entire society.
Famous artist Erol Evgin, following the stabbing death of 15-year-old E.Ç. after a "side glance" debate in Güngören, Istanbul, emphasized in his statement that the events represent a serious threat to the safety of the entire society.
In a statement published on his social media account, Evgin noted that he could not remain silent about the series of violent incidents, stating, "We are at the point where words fail."
"I CANNOT ACCEPT REMAINING SILENT"
Erol Evgin included the following statements in his post:
"I cannot accept remaining silent; but when I want to say something, we are at the point where words fail! Hakan Çakır, Alperen Ömer Toprak, Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, Atlas Çağlayan… Young, bright children; they are no longer with us."
"WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS A THREAT TO ALL OF OUR SAFETY"
The artist drew attention to the level of violence on the streets, emphasizing that the incidents have become a societal security issue rather than an individual one. Evgin, in the continuation of his statement, called for an increase in street safety.
"I WISH JUSTICE FOR ALL THE MURDERED"
Evgin concluded his statement with the following words:
"I wish patience for all the grieving families. What has happened is a threat to all of our safety. The safety of the streets must be increased. I wish justice for all the murdered children, all the women, all the people."
The famous artist's post quickly resonated widely on social media.