AK Party and CHP clash in Gaziantep leaves 4 injured
Four people were injured in a fight during an argument between two political party groups in Gaziantep, Turkey. The incident occurred in front of a shopping center on Fevzi Çakmak Boulevard and quickly escalated from an argument into a physical altercation involving kicks, punches, and stones. In response to the growing fight, CHP Şehitkamil City Council Member Ersin Atar fired shots into the air. The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The injured individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment and were subsequently discharged. Following the incident, former Minister of Justice and Gaziantep AK Party deputy candidate Abdülhamit Gül visited the injured party members and spoke with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about the situation.
Meanwhile, CHP Gaziantep Provincial Chairman Neşet Uçar called for common sense and a speedy recovery for the injured individuals. Uçar also mentioned that some party members working in the youth organization were injured and being treated.
Gül condemned the attack on their youth branches and urged young people to complete the process with maturity, emphasizing that love and tolerance should guide the election process. He stated that the election is a feast of democracy, and the nation would give the necessary answer at the ballot box.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of civility and mutual respect during the election period. Political differences should not lead to violence or injury, and all parties should prioritize the safety and wellbeing of citizens.
