URFA - Sıtkı Kurtoğlu, who was taken into custody as a result of the clash that broke out on February 24 in Suruç district, was arrested by the court.

 

Sıtkı Kurtoğlu (Xebat Xelat), who was allegedly a PKK member and was detained on February 24 with serious injuries in the Suruç district of Urfa, was arrested on charges of "being a member of a terrorist organization". On the morning of February 24, a clash broke out between Kurtoğlu and the soldiers in the hamlet of Karacurun in the Mishecerk (Gönen) District of the Suruç district. Kurtoğlu, who was taken into custody with serious injuries after the clash and was treated at the hospital, was taken to the Urfa Provincial Security Directorate after his treatment. Kurtoğlu, who used his right to remain silent during the deposition at the police station and was transferred to the Urfa Courthouse yesterday, used his right to remain silent both at the prosecutor's office and at the investigating judge.

 

Kurtoğlu was arrested by the Criminal Court of Peace and taken to prison.

 

BACKGROUND

 

After the clash, on Thursday, March 2, 5 people were detained in the hamlet. During the detention, Reşat Yıldız (50), Mehmet Samur (61) and his wife Adle Samur (60) were subjected to torture. After the detention, Adle Samur was arrested on the allegation of "being a member of a terrorist organization" and was sent to Urfa No. 2 Type T Prison, and her husband Mehmet Samur to Urfa No. 1 Type Prison T. Torture and ill-treatment of the Samur couple continued in the prison, with the imposition of a stripped search.