17.01.2026 17:30
Yasin Çakmak, a member of the Presidential Protection Department, who was released under judicial control after committing violence against his wife Fatma Çakmak in Ankara, has been re-arrested and detained. Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç made a statement on the matter, stating that violence against women is unacceptable and that a judicial process has been initiated regarding the issue. Additionally, it was announced that the General Directorate of Security will investigate all aspects of the incident and that an inspector has been assigned.
The release of Yasin Çakmak, a personnel of the Presidential Protection Department, who inflicted violence on his wife Fatma Çakmak in Ankara, has sparked reactions. Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, who announced that an investigation has been initiated, stated that Çakmak has been re-arrested and detained.
MINISTER TUNÇ: WE UNQUESTIONABLY REJECT IT
Minister Tunç said, "Violence against women is the darkest, ugliest, and most despicable attack on human dignity. Just as we do not accept any form of violence, we unambiguously reject violence against women. An investigation for the crime of 'intentional injury' has been initiated by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the suspect who inflicted violence on his wife in Ankara. The suspect, who was taken into custody, has been arrested by the Ankara Duty Magistrate."
EGM: INSPECTOR ASSIGNED
The General Directorate of Security also released a statement regarding the issue, stating, "In the incident that occurred between spouses, it has been determined that the police officer injured his wife by beating her, and he himself was injured by a cutting tool. Following the complaints of both parties, a judicial process has been initiated, and the police officer taken into custody has been arrested by the judicial authorities. Additionally, in order to thoroughly and meticulously investigate all aspects of the matter, an Inspector has been assigned by our General Directorate of Security."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Fatma Çakmak (36), who lives in Ankara, stated that her husband, police officer Yasin Çakmak, assaulted her during their divorce process. Fatma Çakmak, who had cuts on her face and bruises on various parts of her body, filed a complaint against Yasin Çakmak. Following the complaint, Yasin Çakmak was taken into custody and released after his statement. Fatma Çakmak had applied to the Women's Rights Commission of the Şanlıurfa Bar Association regarding the issue.
DEM'S AYAN HAD REACTED
Dem Party Şanlıurfa Deputy Dilan Kunt Ayan stated, "Yasin Çakmak, a personnel of the Presidential Protection Department, was released under judicial control despite systematically inflicting violence on his wife Fatma Çakmak, attempting to murder her intentionally, and torturing her cruelly. This decision once again reveals the impunity policy applied against male violence and how women's right to life is disregarded. We call on all judicial authorities and competent institutions, especially the Ministry of Family and Social Services, to fulfill their duties completely and to protect women's right to life. We will follow up on the violence against Fatma Çakmak and this case until the end."