The incidents created great chaos in Kayseri
The incident in the Melikgazi district of Kayseri, where a Syrian national allegedly molested a 5-year-old child, caused great concern. While it was reported that the molestation suspect was caught by the police and the child was taken into protection, the crowd involved in the incident caused damage to businesses.
Development of the Event
The incident occurred in the Danişmentgazi Neighborhood. According to the abuse, a foreign national was caught red-handed while abusing a young child. In response, neighborhood residents created chaos in an attempt to catch the suspect. Police, health and fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The suspect of abuse was caught by the police and removed from the area.
Dimensions of the Event
- While firefighters brought the fire, which had spread to workplaces under control, TOMA vehicles intervened to disperse the crowd.
- The large group also disrupted traffic by turning vehicles upside down.
- In the statement made by the governor’s office, citizens were asked not to interfere with the events and to act moderately.
Statement from the Governor’s Office
The governor’s office made a statement on its social media account, saying, “Following the incident in Danışmentgazi Neighborhood, the person was taken into custody and the child was taken into protection. The issue is being followed meticulously and our citizens are kindly requested not to take any action outside of the statements of official authorities.”
