02.04.2025 22:30
The Directorate of Religious Affairs has taken action regarding Çatalca District Mufti Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, who made a post saying "died on stage" about the late master artist Volkan Konak. The Diyanet announced that an investigation has been initiated concerning the allegations related to Mehmetalioğlu's social media posts.
The Presidency of Religious Affairs announced that an investigation has been launched regarding the allegations related to the social media posts of Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, the District Mufti of Çatalca, Istanbul.
VOLKAN KONAK PASSED AWAY
Famous artist Volkan Konak fainted during a concert he gave in the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) a few days ago. The master artist, who collapsed on stage, passed away in the hospital where he was taken after the first intervention. Konak's death, which saddened all of Turkey, was mourned as he was bid farewell on his final journey.
SCANDALOUS POST FROM THE MUFTI: DIED ON STAGE
A post made by Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, the Mufti of Çatalca, after Konak's death drew reactions. In his social media post, Mehmetalioğlu stated, "He died on stage. Now they will ask us; how did you know? Our answer is this. We knew it this way. For us, the one who drinks burns for us."
PRESIDENCY OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION
Following the reactions, the Presidency of Religious Affairs took action. The Presidency launched an investigation regarding the allegations related to Mehmetalioğlu's social media posts.
PAST SCANDALOUS POST REVEALED
Moreover, another scandalous post made by Mehmetalioğlu in the past has come to light. The content of Mehmetalioğlu's post is as follows: