25.03.2025 11:40
Supporters of Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was arrested as part of a corruption investigation in Marmaray, clashed with a group chanting "Thief Eko, get out of Istanbul." As tensions rose, security personnel intervened.
Passengers traveling on Marmaray in Istanbul witnessed a debate between supporters of Ekrem İmamoğlu and those who reacted against him.
A group chanting slogans in support of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was arrested as part of a corruption investigation, encountered opposing passengers who shouted slogans like "Thief Eko, get out of Istanbul." The debate, which started with mutual slogans, quickly escalated.
SECURITY PERSONNEL INTERVENED
As tensions rose, Marmaray security personnel and other passengers intervened to try to calm both sides. The tension ended before it turned into a physical altercation, while the incident was recorded by nearby citizens with their mobile phones.