Two Electrocuted Individuals Honored with Flowers
Two people died tragically in Izmir due to electrocution during a heavy downpour on July 12. Özge Ceren Deniz, a student at Demokrasi University Faculty of Medicine, and İnanç Öktemay lost their lives while trying to navigate flooded streets in the Bayraklı and Konak districts. The incident sparked an investigation, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects.
The investigation revealed a chain of negligence and technical faults that ultimately resulted in the deaths of Deniz and Öktemay. The expert report highlighted the lack of preventive measures taken by the institutions responsible for the area where the incident occurred.
The Izmir Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested up to 22 years and 6 months in prison for the defendants involved in the case. The indictment, charging the suspects with “killing by negligence,” underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability.
Members of the community, including the Dede Korkut Yörük Turkmen Federation and the İzmir Yörük Association, paid their respects to the victims by leaving flowers at the site of the tragedy. Calls for justice and punishment for those responsible have echoed through the community, emphasizing the need for accountability in such cases.
The tragic deaths of Özge Ceren Deniz and İnanç Öktemay have shaken the community, highlighting the importance of safety measures and responsible actions in preventing such incidents. As the investigation continues, the families and loved ones of the victims seek closure and justice for those who lost their lives in such a tragic event.
