Arrest request for retired Colonel Orkun Özeller

An arrest request has been filed for retired Colonel Orkun Özeller, who was previously issued a detention order on charges of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility" following his remarks regarding MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli.

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A detention order had been issued for retired Colonel Orkun Özeller.

Upon learning of the detention order, Özeller went to the courthouse in Ordu on his own.

It was stated that the charge brought against Özeller is 'inciting the public to hatred and hostility,' specifically regarding the expressions he used toward MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli.

Özeller had previously announced that he was subjected to insults and threats on social media following his remarks about Bahçeli. 

ARREST REQUESTED  

According to information provided by 12punto columnist and journalist Müyesser Yıldız, the prosecutor has requested the arrest of retired Colonel Orkun Özeller.