13.10.2026 22:40
In the DAESH operation centered in Kahramanmaraş, the detention of 69-year-old writer Kul Sadi Yüksel with his hands cuffed behind his back drew backlash. It was learned that an investigation into the footage was launched upon the instruction of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi.
In the ISIS investigation conducted by the Kahramanmaraş Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous operations were carried out in eight provinces on October 6.
39 people were detained in operations in Kahramanmaraş, Istanbul, Ankara, Konya, Zonguldak, Adana, Hatay and Gaziantep. Of the suspects, 22 were arrested and sent to prison, while 17 were released under judicial control.
INVESTIGATION INTO IMAGES OF HANDCUFFING BEHIND THE BACK
69-year-old researcher-writer Kul Sadi Yüksel was also detained in the same operation. Yüksel's being taken away handcuffed behind his back drew reactions. Action was taken regarding the images of Yüksel, who was released under judicial control, handcuffed behind his back. An investigation was launched upon the instruction of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi.
WHO IS KUL SADİ YÜKSEL?
Born on April 3, 1957 in the Varto district of Muş, Kul Sadi Yüksel graduated from the Turkish Department of Selçuk Education Institute in 1980.
Yüksel, who taught at Üsküdar Imam Hatip High School for a period, later had his writings published in publications such as Millî Gazete, Yeni Devir, Ribat and Vahdet.