"Is this how you treat the father of a martyr? The bus driver overstepped his bounds."

22.10.2025 15:05

In Sivas, a private public bus driver attempted to assault a martyr's father, who was riding the bus for free by exercising his legal right, by calling him a "beggar." The driver was also fined in addition to being dismissed from his job.

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In the city center of Sivas, a private public bus driver, who left the stop without picking up passengers, including the father of a martyr, K.D.K, faced the reaction of the passengers when he returned to the stop an hour later.



HE TRIED TO BEAT THE PASSENGERS



The driver, who approached the passengers aggressively, insulted K.D.K, the father of a martyr, by calling him a "beggar" for using his legal right to board the bus for free and attempted to assault him. The incident was recorded by other passengers on their mobile phones.



“IT IS NOT ANYONE'S PLACE TO INSULT THE RELATIVES OF MARTYRS”



Fatih Deveci, the President of the Sivas Martyrs' Families and Veterans Social Assistance and Solidarity Association, condemned the incident, stating, "In this land, which has been established with the blood of our martyrs, it is not anyone's place to raise a hand or insult their fathers, mothers, spouses, or children."



Is this how you treat the father of a martyr? The bus driver overstepped his bounds


“IT WILL BE MET WITH THE STRONGEST RESPONSE”



Deveci stated that they have approached similar incidents with patience until now, but this incident has overflowed the cup, saying, "From now on, any disrespect, insult, or insolence towards the families of martyrs and veterans, regardless of who it comes from, will be met with the strongest response. Anyone who behaves in such a manner will face not just an association but the conscience of an entire nation."



“WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT THE TRUST OF OUR HEROES”



Following the incident, Deveci noted that discussions were held with the relevant institutions, and necessary actions were taken to defend the rights of the martyr's father and ensure justice. Deveci stated, "Every hand that reaches out to insult the sacred memory of our martyrs and the honor of our veterans will be met with the collective conscience and will of our nation. We will continue to protect the trusts of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for this homeland until the end."



THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WAS TERMINATED AND A FINE WAS IMPOSED



As a result of the discussions, it was announced that administrative action was initiated against the bus driver, his employment contract was terminated, and an administrative fine was imposed.



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