Three people were arrested in Kocaeli in connection with the incident involving a worn Turkish flag.

Three people were arrested in Kocaeli in connection with the incident involving a worn Turkish flag.

21.01.2026 23:17

Three people who were detained as part of an investigation regarding a worn Turkish flag at a school in the Izmit district of Kocaeli, which is in the process of moving, have been arrested. The governor's office stated that the action was contrary to the Turkish Flag Law.

Three individuals who were detained as part of an investigation regarding the worn Turkish flag at a school in the Izmit district of Kocaeli, which is in the process of moving, have been arrested.

THREE ARRESTS IN DISRESPECT TO THE TURKISH FLAG AT THE SCHOOL

In a statement made by the governorship, it was noted that the application regarding the worn Turkish flag at a school in Izmit, which is in the process of moving, revealed unacceptable images due to non-compliance with the Turkish Flag Law No. 2893 and relevant legislation.

The statement indicated that an immediate judicial and administrative investigation was initiated regarding the matter, and it was reported that the three individuals, identified as responsible for the incident, were arrested by the judicial authorities to which they were referred.

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