30.04.2026 19:46
It was determined that 2 individuals detained in İskenderun on allegations of inappropriate behavior in a mosque have intellectual disabilities, and it was announced that the individuals have been taken under treatment.
Images purportedly recorded in a mosque in Hatay's İskenderun district caused a major public backlash. It was claimed that two individuals were engaging in inappropriate behavior in the footage.
FOOTAGE SPARKS OUTRAGE
Security forces took action after the images spread rapidly on social media. Two people were detained in connection with the incident. Investigations revealed that the detained individuals had mental disabilities. It was learned that the individuals were taken under medical care.
“WE WERE PRAYING” DEFENSE
In the dialogue within the footage, the individuals were heard defending themselves by saying, 'We were sitting, we were praying, brother.'