10.05.2026 02:30
In Eyüpsultan, two suspects who got into a taxi as customers carried out a brutal attack by wrapping a rope around the driver G.A.'s neck. The assailants assaulted the driver, stole his money, and fled the scene, while the injured taxi driver was taken to the hospital. The Taxi Drivers' Chamber condemned the attack and called for the perpetrators to be found. Police have launched an operation to capture the individuals who committed the heinous assault.
Horrifying moments were experienced last night in Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district. Two suspects, disguised as customers, got into a taxi and carried out a brutal attack by wrapping a rope around the taxi driver's neck.
THEY WRAPPED A ROPE AROUND HIS NECK AND NEUTRALIZED HIM
The incident occurred in the Yeşilpınar neighborhood. Two individuals who got into the taxi driven by driver G.A. revealed their true intentions after traveling for a while. One of the attackers sitting in the back seat tightened a rope he had brought around the driver's neck, leaving him defenseless.
BOTH ASSAULT AND ROBBERY
The suspects, who tried to strangle the driver and brutally beat him, forcibly took the money from the driver and got out of the vehicle. Taking advantage of the darkness, the attackers quickly disappeared. Health teams arriving at the scene upon the report took the injured taxi driver to the hospital after initial intervention. It was learned that driver G.A.'s treatment is ongoing and his life is not in danger.
TAXI CHAMBER: LET THEM BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE
Following the brutality, the Istanbul Taxi Drivers Chamber made a strong statement. Chamber officials, stating that they are closely following the condition of their colleague, said, 'We expect the perpetrators to be caught as soon as possible and brought to justice,' emphasizing security measures.
Police teams have launched a comprehensive investigation by examining security cameras in the area to identify and capture the fleeing attackers.