20.06.2026 19:20
An update has been released regarding the health condition of folk singer İsmail Altunsaray, who was attacked after a traffic dispute in Ankara. His manager, Akın Gül, stated that the artist suffered a two-part fracture in his nose, while his wife and children, who were in the vehicle during the incident, experienced great fear. It was reported that the assailant has been taken into custody.
New details have emerged regarding the attack on İsmail Altunsaray, a beloved figure in Turkish folk music, who was assaulted in traffic in Ankara. In a statement made by the artist's manager, Akın Gül, it was reported that Altunsaray suffered two separate fractures in his nose, and the attacker was taken into custody shortly after.
A statement has been released regarding the health condition of artist İsmail Altunsaray, who was attacked following a traffic dispute in Ankara. In his written statement, manager Akın Gül announced that the artist, along with his wife and children, was subjected to an attack by an individual while driving.
THE DISPUTE STARTED IN TRAFFIC
According to the statement, the incident occurred on June 19, 2026, at around 2:00 PM. While İsmail Altunsaray was driving with his wife and two daughters, aged 4.5 and 8, a dispute arose between the parties because another driver failed to signal.
Allegedly, after the argument, the individual blocked Altunsaray's vehicle and made insults and threats. The statement noted that the attacker followed the artist's vehicle all the way to the entrance of the gated community where he resides.
ATTACKED IN FRONT OF HIS CHILDREN
According to manager Akın Gül's statement, the attacker punched Altunsaray through the open window while his wife and children were in the vehicle. It was also alleged that the individual attempted to attack again with an object taken from his car, believed to be a knife.
The incident was prevented from escalating thanks to the intervention of nearby citizens and the security guards of the gated community.
Footage recorded from inside the vehicle during the incident captured moments when Altunsaray's wife, who was in the car, screamed in tears, saying, "Don't! There are children, stop! What an ill-mannered man, there are children!"
THE INCIDENT WAS RECORDED ON CAMERA
The statement indicated that the events were recorded by the artist's wife using her mobile phone camera, and the footage was handed over to the police units.
It was noted that evidence related to the incident was submitted to law enforcement authorities and legal proceedings have been initiated.
TWO SEPARATE FRACTURES DETECTED IN HIS NOSE
Information was also provided about the health condition of İsmail Altunsaray, who was taken to the hospital due to the blows he received during the attack.
Manager Akın Gül announced that two comminuted fractures were detected in the artist's nose and that necessary treatment was administered. The statement also noted that his wife and children, who experienced great fear during the incident, are in good health.
THE ATTACKER WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
In the statement, it was reported that the attacker was quickly apprehended and taken into custody by police teams. It was stated that the legal process regarding the incident is being followed by lawyers, and a call was made for the necessary sensitivity to be shown against traffic-related violent incidents.
Manager Akın Gül thanked the artist's supporters, the police force, and judicial officials for their support following the incident.