06.12.2025 22:51
On November 25, at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi, it was reported that a fight broke out over a girl issue, during which 11th-grade students stormed the dormitories and confronted 9th-grade students with brass knuckles and knives. In a statement regarding the incident, the Provincial Directorate of National Education announced that an investigation has been initiated and that there is no obstacle preventing the students, who underwent health checks, from continuing their education.
On November 25, a fight broke out among students at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi, one of the best high schools in Turkey. Allegedly, the fight, which was sparked by a girl-related issue, involved 11th-grade students storming the dormitories and assaulting 9th-grade students. It was claimed that the 11th-grade students approached the assaulted students with brass knuckles and knives.
STATEMENT REGARDING THE FIGHT AT ISTANBUL ERKEK LISESI
The Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education made a statement regarding the issue. It was noted in the statement that an administrative investigation into the fight is being conducted by inspectors assigned by the Governorship. In a statement made on the Directorate's social media account, it was expressed that some media outlets reported on the fight among students in the boys' dormitory of the school.
"THERE IS NO SITUATION PREVENTING STUDENTS FROM CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION"
The statement emphasized that it was made to inform the public correctly, stating, "After the incident that occurred on November 25, 2025, health checks were conducted for the relevant students, parents were informed, and it was determined that there is no situation preventing them from continuing their education. The process is being closely monitored by us."
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
The statement highlighted that the "Student Behavior Evaluation Board" disciplinary process has been initiated by the school administration, and it was recorded: "Preventive guidance meetings and support activities have been initiated by the guidance service and the Provincial Directorate of National Education. The administrative investigation regarding the issue is being conducted by inspectors assigned by our Governorship. The safety of our students, the peace of the educational environment, and the protection of our children are our primary priorities. In this regard, all necessary processes are being carried out with determination."