The president Hilmi Şen, who lost his life in an armed attack, was reportedly preparing to switch to the AK Party.

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Balışeyh Mayor Hilmi Şen, who was killed by his cousin in an armed attack, had resigned about 3 months ago in response to statements made against President Erdoğan following developments in the party. It is claimed that Şen is preparing to switch to the AK Party and plans to announce his participation in the coming days.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The incident occurred around 10:00 AM yesterday in the TOKİ area of Balışeyh district. According to the information obtained, while Mayor Şen was on his way in an official vehicle to inspect the ongoing works in the district, he was attacked by his cousin Erdem Şen, with whom he had a feud. Mayor Şen, who was in the vehicle with his official driver Mikayil Çelikkol (40), Ömer Şengül (42), and Koray Kaya (45), was seriously injured in the attack.

DRIVER ALSO LOST HIS LIFE

Şen and his driver Çelikkol died at the Yüksek İhtisas Hospital where they were taken. The treatment of the other two injured individuals continues at the Faculty of Medicine Hospital. The assailant was detained by police teams in front of the municipal building after the incident. The funeral of Hilmi Şen (50), who was married and a father of two, will be held at the Central Mosque in Balışeyh district.