08.01.2026 20:42
Mehmet Murat Çalık, the detained mayor of Beylikdüzü, who was operated on for suspected lymphoma and reportedly lost 25 kilos in prison, has been transferred back to the hospital due to health issues. Çalık's wife stated that the doctors want to completely remove the mass, but the procedure carries high risks.
Mehmet Murat Çalık, the Mayor of Beylikdüzü, who was previously operated on for suspected lymphoma and reportedly lost about 25 kilograms during his time in prison, has been transferred back to the hospital. Çalık was brought to Katip Çelebi Training and Research Hospital in Karabağlar, İzmir due to health issues. Doctors' evaluations are ongoing.
Çalık had been operated on for suspected lymphoma due to health problems in prison after being arrested on March 23, 2025, as part of operations against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality; he had undergone angiography and two bone biopsies.
HIGH-RISK SURGICAL INTERVENTION ON THE AGENDA
Çalık's wife, Zehra Çalık, stated that some biopsy results were insufficient and that the doctors wanted to completely remove the mass. However, she pointed out that the procedure carries a high risk due to its location near the jugular vein. His wife expressed that they are waiting for the decision to be made.
While various reports and discussions regarding Çalık's health condition continue, how the process will proceed will become clear based on the doctors' evaluations.