Akın Gürlek remains silent on strip-search allegation in IMM case
In the case filed against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), the disclosure by Medya AŞ General Manager Fatoş Pınar Türker that she was subjected to a strip search during her detention process has resonated with the public. Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek did not respond to questions posed by journalists regarding the matter.
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An important development occurred yesterday in the ongoing case concerning the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. During the hearing where she presented her defense, Medya AŞ General Manager Fatoş Pınar Türker stated that she was subjected to a strip search while in detention. This statement by Türker sparked a serious reaction in society, and the stance of the relevant institutions has also become a subject of curiosity.
Fatoş Pınar Türker's strip-search statement in court quickly became a trending topic on social media, and reactions rose from various non-governmental organizations and citizens. Following these developments, Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek left the question posed by journalists regarding the "strip-search" allegations unanswered. Gürlek's failure to make any assessment on this issue has further fueled the debates.