21.03.2025 10:30
A protester against the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu offered a challenge to a riot police officer on duty in Saraçhane, saying, "Let's fight one-on-one." The police officer did not decline the protester's invitation and responded, "Sure." However, faced with the police's determined stance, the protester had to back down.
A CHP protester against the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu challenged a riot police officer working in Saraçhane. The individual, who suggested a one-on-one confrontation to the police officer in the crowd, received an unexpected response.
STEPPED BACK WHEN FACING THE POLICE
The police officer did not refuse the protester's call and responded calmly. However, in the face of the police's determined stance, the protester had to step back.
Footage of those moments quickly went viral on social media.