17.11.2025 20:30
The trend of taking photos in front of the "Kızılay sign" in Ankara turned into a tragedy due to a knife fight that broke out among young people. In the argument over the photo queue, two people were injured, and the attacker was arrested. The fact that some young people continued to pose for photos during the incident drew criticism, while local shopkeepers stated that the trend has reached a dangerous level and called for precautions.
The "Kızılay" sign located on Kennedy Street in the Çankaya district of Ankara has recently become a popular photo spot among young people. As the trend of posing by hanging on the sign spread on social media, the area became crowded at all hours of the day. The sign, which has been renewed three times due to theft and damage, was reinforced by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality with an additional pull-up bar to increase its durability.
PHOTO SHOOT TURNED INTO A DISPUTE
Long queues formed again in front of the sign the night before last. During this time, a dispute broke out between young people U.B.Ö., E.D., and D.C.K. who were waiting to take photos. U.B.Ö., who was reported to be under the influence of alcohol, injured two people with a knife he took out of his pocket. While health and police teams intervened with the injured upon receiving the report, the attacker was detained and taken to the police station. The suspect was arrested by the court after his proceedings.
THEY CONTINUED TO POSE DURING THE INCIDENT
Footage from the moment of the attack also spread on social media. In the video, while there were injured people on the ground and teams intervening with them, it was seen that some young people continued to climb the sign and take photos without being affected by the incident. A person posing in a Mehter outfit was also reflected in the footage.
TRADERS ARE REACTING: SOMEONE WILL DEFINITELY DIE HERE
Gizem Külen, a local trader, stated that the sign trend has reached a dangerous level, recalling that a person was previously injured from a fall, and said, "This needs to stop. Fights are constantly breaking out, the police come. Customers are afraid of the crowd and do not want to sit. Just today, two people were stabbed. Precautions must be taken here as soon as possible; otherwise, someone will die."
It is expected that authorities will take additional measures to control the intense interest in the sign.