Re-Welfare Party president killed in knife attack

Re-Welfare Party president killed in knife attack

30.04.2026 14:15

In Giresun, 18-year-old Utku Konak, who tried to break up a fight between two groups, was stabbed from behind by an approaching person. Seriously injured, Konak died despite all interventions at Giresun Education and Research Hospital. It was learned that Konak, who was the head of the Giresun Provincial Youth Branch of the Yeniden Refah Party, was a university student.

Utku Konak, the Chairman of the Youth Branch of the Yeniden Refah Party in Giresun, was seriously injured in a knife attack while trying to break up an argument between two groups. The 18-year-old Konak, who was taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all medical intervention.

HE STEPPED IN TO STOP THE FIGHT

The incident occurred in the Aksu area of Giresun the previous evening. According to information obtained, an argument broke out between two groups for an unknown reason. The argument quickly escalated into a fight. Utku Konak, who was not directly involved, stepped in to calm the parties and separate the brawl.

APPROACHED FROM BEHIND AND STABBED HIM

It was learned that a person in the group approached from behind and stabbed Konak. Health teams were dispatched to the scene for the seriously injured young man. After initial medical intervention, Konak was taken to Giresun Training and Research Hospital, where he died despite all efforts.

CAPTURED ON SECURITY CAMERA

The incident was recorded by the security camera of a nearby business. The footage shows the moments of the fight and the panic following the attack. After the incident, a suspect identified as N.T. was taken into custody. Police teams have launched an investigation into the incident.

HE WAS THE YOUTH BRANCH CHAIRMAN

It was learned that Utku Konak, who lost his life, was the Chairman of the Youth Branch of the Yeniden Refah Party in Giresun. It was also stated that Konak was a first-year student in the Department of Architecture at Giresun University.

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