In the incident that took place in the Ziya Gökalp District of Istanbul’s prestigious Başakşehir district, a foreign father took his children hostage after an argument with his wife, dragging them into a disaster. The father, who threatened his wife and children, hung his children from the window in despair, horrifying the surrounding people.
Immediate Response to the Crime Scene
Following the incident that took place on İkbal Street, police and fire crews quickly arrived at the scene upon the notice of the neighborhood residents. While the police teams began their efforts to persuade the father, the fire brigade took precautions against the risk of the child falling. Authorities at the scene carried out meticulous work to prevent panic and chaos from growing.
Social Sensitivity and Professional Approach
The teams who intervened at the scene of the incident with social sensitivity and professional approach made great efforts to keep the safety of children at the highest level. Police teams tried to solve the crisis by communicating with the father and mobilized all their resources to control the situation.
Work Continues for Security and Peace
As part of the ongoing efforts for security and peace, police teams will shape their decisions according to the course of the incident. Security forces, working day and night for the peace and security of the society, will continue to ensure the safety of citizens by immediately intervening against all kinds of risks and threats.
