08.04.2026 11:38
Police teams responding to a fight report in the Şarkışla district of Sivas encountered a surprise celebration prepared by citizens with drums and zurnas in honor of the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Police Organization and Police Week. The police teams, who were greatly surprised by the unexpected event, expressed their gratitude by commemorating all security personnel, especially the martyrs.
Residents of Kale Neighborhood in the Şarkışla district of Sivas wanted to surprise the police teams on the occasion of the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Police Organization. Citizens who called the 112 Emergency Call Center made a false report that a fight had broken out in the neighborhood.
THEY WENT FOR A FIGHT, A DRUM AND ZURNA SURPRISE CAME OUT
In response, police teams from the Şarkışla District Police Department were dispatched to the scene. Upon arriving at the scene, the teams encountered a crowd that appeared to be fighting with sticks in their hands. The police and guards, who were trying to separate the parties, were surprised when they heard the drum and zurna starting to play and learned that it was a celebration for them.
"YOU PROTECTED US FOR 365 DAYS"
Kale Neighborhood Muhtar Adem Kader, who celebrated Police Week with the teams, said, "You protected us for 365 days, may God bless you. We did not forget this special day of yours. We wanted to make such a surprise. I also thank the residents of the neighborhood; they did not leave us alone."
THANK YOU FROM THE POLICE
The police teams expressed their gratitude for the surprise, especially remembering the martyrs and all security personnel.