Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported on Sunday {that a} terrorist blew himself up and one other was “neutralized” in a terrorist assault focusing on the headquarters of the Turkish National Police within the capital Ankara.
Yerlikaya stated in a social media publish that two terrorists approached the doorway of the constructing in a light-weight business automobile and certainly one of them blew himself up. He added that the opposite terrorist was “neutralized” within the ensuing shootout with police that additionally left two law enforcement officials barely injured. “Neutralized” is a time period utilized by Turkish authorities to explain terrorists captured useless or alive.
Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation into the terrorist assault.
In relation to the assault, the Ankara Criminal Court of Peace has issued a media entry and publication ban.
Following the explosion, police forces took elevated safety across the space.
The predominant Ataturk Boulevard was closed to site visitors because of the explosion near one of many gates of Parliament.
Special operations police have additionally been dispatched to the scene. The hearth brigade and medical groups are additionally on the scene.
The Grand National Assembly will open within the afternoon after a three-month break.
Condemnations
Following the fear assault, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus stated: “We emphasize once again that we always stand by our heroic security forces and institutions as they fight determinedly to eliminate terrorists and the forces behind them. Our nation and state will not give any opportunity to treacherous forces and will continue their struggle in unity and solidarity.”
Writing on X, he wished the law enforcement officials a speedy restoration.
Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun urged individuals to be delicate to disinformation actions and to respect data offered by official sources.
“We would like to emphasize once again the importance of our media continuing its news activities on the subject with a sense of responsibility. We will never allow terrorism to shape Türkiye’s politics, and we will continue our fight against terrorism in every field,” Altun stated on X.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan additionally condemned the treacherous terrorist assault and stated on X: “I wish a speedy recovery to our heroic police officers who were injured in this vile attack, and I convey my best wishes to the personnel of our Interior Ministry. We will continue our fight against terrorism with determination at home and abroad.”
Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc condemned the assault and wished the injured law enforcement officials a speedy restoration and stated: “These attacks will in no way hinder Türkiye’s fight against terrorism. It will continue even more determinedly,” on X.
Türkiye’s Justice and Development (AK) Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik additionally condemned the terrorist assault.
“Our fight against terrorism will continue with determination. The terrorists who attempted a bomb attack in Ankara were neutralized by our security forces. We wish our heroes who were injured while preventing this vile terrorist attack full recovery,” Çelik stated on X.
Source: www.dailysabah.com