The security vulnerabilities in the attack on Özgür Özel after his exit from the AKM.

04.05.2025 15:00

The leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel, was attacked by an individual with a punch after leaving a memorial ceremony held for Sırrı Süreyya Önder at the AKM. The assailant was subdued by those nearby, while security vulnerabilities were highlighted. Social media users reacted to the inadequacy of the security measures.

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After a challenging 12-hour surgery due to heart disease, the Deputy Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and Istanbul MP of the DEM Party, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, lost his 18-day battle for life yesterday while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. A memorial ceremony was held for Önder today at the AKM. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel was attacked while leaving the ceremony.

ATTACK ON ÖZGÜR ÖZEL

CHP leader Özel was attacked by an individual with a punch as he was leaving the AKM after the ceremony, where peace messages were delivered. The moments were captured on camera second by second, and the assailant was quickly apprehended and taken into custody by police teams. An investigation has also been launched regarding the incident.

SECURITY WEAKNESS DRAWS ATTENTION

The individual who attacked Özgür Özel was neutralized by those around him. Due to his attack on Özel, the individual caused a reaction from the bodyguards and party members, and was taken to an ambulance by police teams to prevent a lynching attempt. The assailant, who was taken into custody here, was removed from the scene after the area around the ambulance was cordoned off by police.

Security weaknesses in the area drew attention. After the attack, no security corridor was established, the panic of the bodyguards was observed, Ali Mahir Başarır stepped in front of Özel to clear the way, and many individuals got close enough to Özgür Özel to touch him.

REACTION TO BODYGUARDS

Social media users expressed their dissatisfaction, stating that Özel's bodyguards were at fault. Some of the reaction messages from users are as follows:

1. "The bodyguards can't even protect themselves, let alone our president. CHP should immediately change the bodyguards from scratch."
2. "Do bodyguards allow everyone to get this close to the party leaders?"
3. "What kind of protection is this?"
4. "Bodyguards should realize that their duty requires attention, as they could have been empty-handed."
5. "The bodyguards failed to protect Özgür Özel."