23.12.2025 14:15
The leader of the Ertoşi tribe, one of the largest tribes in Van, İskender Ertuş, shot his son during an argument in Ankara. His son, Hadi İskender, was taken to the hospital after the first intervention, while İskender Ertuş was released after three hours of questioning. İskender Ertuş, who is also noted for his political background, has been involved in politics with five different parties over the course of 23 years.
The leader of the Ertoşi Tribe, one of the largest tribes in Van, İskender Ertuş, shot his son during a dispute in Ankara. Following the incident, Ertuş was detained and released after approximately three hours of processing.
The incident occurred last night in the Yenimahalle district of Ankara. According to reports, İskender Ertuş went to the residence of his son Hadi İskender, who is from his second wife. A dispute broke out between the father and son for reasons that are still unknown.
HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER THE FIRST INTERVENTION
As the argument escalated, it was learned that İskender Ertuş fired a weapon at his son Hadi İskender. Upon receiving notifications from nearby citizens, a large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. Hadi İskender, who was injured in the legs, was taken to the hospital after the first intervention.
HE WAS RELEASED AFTER HIS STATEMENT
It was reported that İskender Ertuş, who was detained after the incident, completed his statement procedures at the police station and was subsequently released. It was learned that the injured Hadi İskender is still receiving treatment at the hospital.
WHO IS İSKENDER ERTUŞ?
Born in 1955 in the Başkale district of Van, İskender Ertuş was elected as the leader of the Ertoşi Tribe at the request of the tribe's elders after the death of his father, Mahmut Ertuş, in 1979. The Ertoşi Tribe, which is active in Van, Hakkari, Şırnak, Siirt, Batman, and Diyarbakır, is known as one of the first tribes to adopt the village guard system in the region.
HE HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN 5 PARTIES IN 23 YEARS
İskender Ertuş, who has also drawn attention with his political background, has been active in five different political parties over the course of 23 years. Ertuş joined the AK Party for the third time in recent months and has been among those who received party badges from Selahattin Demirtaş, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at different times.
Source: Amidahaber