24.08.2026 12:12
New details have emerged regarding the incident in the Alaplı district of Zonguldak, which occurred between the children of seasonal workers harvesting hazelnuts and village children, and which was presented to the public as an 'attack on Kurdish workers.' It has emerged that the incident was not an 'attack on Kurdish workers,' but rather started from a fight over 'sunflower seed shells' between the workers' and villagers' children. Of the 4 people detained in connection with the incident, 1 was released, while judicial control measures were imposed on 3 people.
One of the 4 people detained during the tension between seasonal workers and a family living in the village in Zonguldak was released after his statement, and judicial control measures were imposed on 3 people.
THE INCIDENT STARTED WITH A FIGHT BETWEEN CHILDREN
The incident occurred on the evening of August 21 in the Bektaşlı village of the Alaplı district. The 4 children of seasonal workers picking hazelnuts in the village went to the fountain to fill water. The children reacted to 2 children sitting there because they were eating sunflower seeds and throwing the shells on the ground. The argument between the children turned into a fight, and the 2 children were beaten.
GENDARMERIE INTERVENED IN THE INCIDENT
Upon this, the family of the beaten children reacted to the seasonal worker family. Gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the village upon the notification. The gendarmerie intervened in the tension. The teams took security measures around the village. The Zonguldak Governorship, making a statement on the subject, reported that the incident arose from an isolated disagreement between two families.
THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING IN THE SAME PLACE FOR 12 YEARS
It was stated that the seasonal workers continued to work in the same field after the incidents. It was learned that the same seasonal workers have been coming to the same field and working for 12 years.
JUDICIAL CONTROL DECISION FOR 3 PEOPLE
On the other hand, 4 people related to the incident were taken into custody by the gendarmerie and referred to the courthouse. One of the 4 people was released after his statement, and judicial control measures were imposed on 3 people. The children involved in the initial fight were released after their statements. The investigation into the incident continues.