Ozgur Private Attack: CNN Türk Secures Exclusive Statement from Attacker
Attack on CHP Leader: Details Unfold on Assailant’s Motives
In a shocking incident that made headlines, Özgür Özel, the leader of Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), was physically assaulted after an event in Istanbul. The assailant, identified as 66-year-old S.T., provided his first verbal statement to the police during custody, revealing troubling insights into his motives.
During a live broadcast with CNN Türk, S.T. expressed his frustration regarding his unsuccessful attempt to obtain a food card from the CHP. “I had already applied to the Republican People’s Party for the food card, but they did not give me a meal because I was not a party member. I was nervous for a long time,” he stated. His agitation seemed to stem from the party’s outreach to young people, which he claims heightened his anxiety.
A Troubling Past
The Ministry of Interior later disclosed background information on S.T., revealing a violent history. In 2004, he was involved in a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to two others. After serving his time, S.T. was released under conditional release in 2020. The Ministry confirmed that he also had records for theft and threatening behavior.
Public Reaction
The attack on Özgür Özel has sparked widespread outrage and concern about public safety, especially given the assailant’s checkered past. Many are now questioning the measures in place for monitoring individuals with such histories after their release.
Conclusion
As the investigation continues, the incident raises critical questions about mental health support, the social responsibility of political parties, and the broader implications for public security. The CHP and the people of Turkey are now left to grapple with the ramifications of this unsettling event.
