19.03.2025 20:30
Tensions arose between citizens who took to the streets in Muğla and police teams following the detention order for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. At that moment, Marmaris Mayor Acar Ünlü, who approached the police teams, reacted by hitting the barricade and saying, "I am the mayor, you immoral man," directed at the police.
After the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, citizens gathered in front of the CHP Muğla Provincial Presidency in Muğla and made a press statement. The crowd then marched towards the Muğla Courthouse, chanting slogans. The group, met with a police barricade in front of the courthouse, continued their protests.
TEAMS INTERVENED WITH TEAR GAS
Among those affected by the tear gas during the scuffle were mayors and politicians. Marmaris Mayor Acar Ünlü, who was affected by the tear gas, became furious.
"WHY ARE YOU SHOOTING, IMMORAL MAN?"
Unable to control his anger, Mayor Ünlü approached the police, saying, "I am the mayor, why are you shooting, immoral man?" He struck the barricade and was attempted to be removed from the scene. An investigation was initiated against Ünlü for opposing the demonstration march.