11th day of search for missing Narin: DNA in uncle's vehicle matches
As search efforts continue for Narin Güran, who went missing in Diyarbakır, her uncle, Tavşantepe Neighborhood Headman Salim Güran, has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation. The reason for Salim Güran's detention has been revealed.
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8-year-old Narin Güran went missing on August 21 after leaving a Quran course in the rural Tavşantepe neighborhood of Diyarbakır's Bağlar district.
The search for Narin, who has not been heard from since August 21, continues on its 11th day. New news of a detention has emerged in the case that has gripped Turkey.
UNCLE SALİM GÜRAN IN CUSTODY
While search efforts are ongoing, the investigation launched by the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into Narin's disappearance also continues. Teams are cross-examining all family members in an attempt to find a clue regarding Narin.
As part of the ongoing investigation, Narin's uncle, Tavşantepe Neighborhood Headman Salim Güran, was the latest to be taken into custody.
REASON FOR DETENTION REVEALED
It has been learned that Uncle Güran was taken into custody because his phone was turned off for an hour following Narin Güran's disappearance.
DNA SAMPLE MATCHES
In the investigation regarding 8-year-old Narin Güran, who went missing in Diyarbakır, the DNA sample found in the vehicle of her uncle, S.G., who was taken into custody, matched the DNA sample on the little girl's clothes. It was determined that the uncle left the village 15 minutes after Narin was last seen.
Gendarmerie officers examined the phone of the uncle who was taken into custody.
However, officials determined that the suspect uncle had deleted all of his WhatsApp messages and call logs.
MOTHER YÜKSEL GÜRAN CALLED TO THE POLICE STATION AGAIN
Following the detention of Narin Güran's uncle, her mother, Yüksel Güran, was also called back to the police station to provide a statement.
OLDER BROTHER HAD BEEN RELEASED
In recent days, Narin's 18-year-old brother, E.G., had also been taken into custody and was taken to the Istanbul Forensic Medicine Institute due to bite marks on his arm. After the examination determined whether the bite marks belonged to Narin, E.G. was released.