04.06.2026 17:50
Can Polat, the cousin of Engin Polat and also the bodyguard of the Polat family who lost his life in an armed attack in the Çeşme district of Izmir, his mother had a nervous breakdown at the funeral. The mother, blaming Dilan Polat, said, 'Damn Dilan. Everything happened because of her. Dilan deliberately took my child. My child had nothing wrong with him.'
Can Polat, the cousin of Engin Polat and the bodyguard of the Polat family, who lost his life in an armed attack in the Çeşme district of Izmir, was sent off on his final journey in Istanbul. During the funeral ceremony, his relatives could not hold back their tears, and some family members had nervous breakdowns.
ARMED ATTACK ON THE POLAT FAMILY BODYGUARD
The incident occurred yesterday in the Alaçatı neighborhood of the Çeşme district, Izmir. According to the information obtained, gunshots were heard in front of the hotel where Dilan and Engin Polat, a couple who were in the region for a holiday, were staying. Can Polat (37), who is Engin Polat's cousin and also served as the couple's bodyguard, was attacked with a firearm while getting into his vehicle to leave the hotel. Polat, seriously injured, was taken to the hospital by health teams dispatched to the scene. Despite all interventions by doctors, Polat succumbed to his injuries.
SENT OFF ON HIS FINAL JOURNEY
A funeral ceremony for Can Polat was held at the Küçükbakkalköy Central Mosque in Ataşehir after the noon prayer. Engin Polat, Dilan Polat, and family members attended the ceremony.
"MAY GOD CURSE DILAN"
Can Polat's mother, who had a nervous breakdown at the ceremony, held Dilan Polat responsible for the events. The grieving mother expressed her reaction, saying, "May God curse Dilan. Everything happened because of her. Dilan deliberately took my child. My child had nothing wrong." The judicial investigation into the incident continues.