Statement from the Ministry of Family and Social Services
The Ministry of Family and Social Services made important statements regarding the incident that took place in the Melikgazi district of Kayseri. Here are the details:
Background of the incident
A major incident occurred in the Danişmentgazi Neighborhood of the Melikgazi district of Kayseri, when a foreign national allegedly harassed a foreign child. The person who was caught red-handed during the harassment was detained by special operations police who arrived at the scene.
Social Reaction and Development of Events
After hearing about the incident, a large group gathered in the neighborhood and caused unrest by demanding that the suspect be taken away. After the person was taken to the police station, large groups in the Danişmentgazi, Ottoman and Selçuklu neighborhoods set fire to the vehicles, workplaces and residences of the foreign nationals involved in the incident.
Ministry Intervention and Measures Taken
The Ministry of Family and Social Services has taken important steps regarding the issue. The victimized child, his siblings and mother were taken under state protection after the procedures at the police station. A psychosocial support process was initiated for the family and the child. The ministry stated that it will follow up on the case and take the necessary steps to ensure that the criminal receives the most severe punishment.
