16.01.2026 17:13
A 36-year-old mother of three in Ankara filed a complaint against her police officer husband, who she is in the process of divorcing, alleging that he assaulted her. The woman, who has wounds, bruises, and swelling on her face, stated that her husband continues to threaten her, saying, "I ask for help from everyone with a conscience." The woman's husband was released after his statement was taken.
Fatma Ç., who is in the process of divorce in Ankara, reported that she was assaulted by her husband Y.Ç. and received threats. Fatma, who has bruises and scars on her face, requested help, drawing attention to the functioning of the law.
HE ASSAULTED HER MULTIPLE TIMES
Fatma Ç., a mother of three living in Ankara, stated that she has been subjected to psychological and physical violence for many years and filed for divorce from her police officer husband Y.Ç. in April last year. While the case was ongoing, on January 9, Fatma Ç. was allegedly assaulted by her husband at their home. Fatma Ç., who had cuts on her face and bruises on various parts of her body, filed a complaint against her husband. Following the complaint, Y.Ç. was detained and released after giving his statement. After the incident, Fatma Ç. returned to her hometown of Şanlıurfa.
"THREATENING MESSAGES CONTINUE"
Fatma Ç., who applied to the Women's Rights Commission of the Şanlıurfa Bar Association, stated that she continues to receive threatening messages from her husband. Fatma Ç. said, "I have been married for 14 years, and during this time, I have experienced both psychological and physical violence. I made a definite decision to divorce as of April. When I said this, he told me, 'You are confident in your beauty; I will take this beauty away from you.' I don't remember exactly what happened next. I think something was sprayed on my face or something was put behind me. I fainted. When I woke up, I was in the hospital. My children could have been left without a mother," she said.
'I HAVE NO PERSONAL SAFETY'
Fatma Ç., who claims that her husband's threats continue, stated that she has no personal safety and requested help from the authorities, saying, "Whatever needs to be done should be done fairly. I ask for help from everyone who has a conscience."
Lawyer Zeliha Özen, the head of the Women's Rights Center of the Şanlıurfa Bar Association, also stated that the bruises and marks on a woman's face not only reveal male violence but also how the law is rendered ineffective. Özen noted that Fatma Ç. was severely assaulted by her husband in Ankara, and her right to life and bodily integrity were clearly violated, and she said:
"It has been observed that after the incident, the victim had to change her location, while the perpetrator was only released after giving his statement. This approach disregards women's personal safety, renders the law ineffective, and encourages violence. The understanding of 'he was questioned, released' in cases of violence against women is unacceptable. The position, profession, social status, or environment of the perpetrator cannot be a shield; no title or power relationship can legitimize violence against women," she stated.