19.08.2026 02:01
Former CHP Oğuzeli District Chairman Seydi Ahmet Keleş, who stabbed and injured New Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç, and 4 suspects with him were caught and detained.
Former CHP Oğuzeli District Chairman Seydi Ahmet Keleş, who is stated to have stabbed New Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç, leaving him seriously injured, and 4 suspects with him have been caught.
The incident occurred in the İbni Sina Neighborhood of the Şahinbey district. According to allegations, New Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç argued with former CHP Oğuzeli District Chairman Seydi Ahmet Keleş during a visit. Following the argument, Seydi Ahmet Keleş attacked Meriç with a knife. Deputy Melih Meriç, injured in the attack, was taken to Gaziantep City Hospital and treated after initial intervention by health teams who arrived at the scene upon reports from those around.
ATTACKER AND 4 SUSPECTS WITH HIM WERE CAUGHT
A search was initiated to capture Seydi Ahmet Keleş, who was learned to have carried out the attack on Meriç. As a result of the police forces' efforts, a total of 5 suspects were detained: Seydi Ahmet Keleş, the suspect in the knife attack; A.Ç., the driver of the private vehicle the suspect boarded from the scene; E.D., the driver of the commercial vehicle he boarded after changing vehicles; H.K., a relative of the suspect; and R.Ç., a private security guard who was at the scene.
It was learned that while the detained suspects' procedures at the police station continue, the investigation into the incident also continues.