Chain of negligence in Narin Güran case: 'Evidence was obscured'
CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu drew attention to the negligence of law enforcement during the investigation into the murder of Narin Güran and demanded that deterrent sentences be handed down.
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The trial regarding the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran, which began yesterday, continues today with the hearing of witnesses. Before the hearing began, CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu made a statement in front of the Diyarbakır Courthouse, stating the following:
''There is no new information regarding the cause of this heinous death. The incorrect attitude displayed by law enforcement authorities during the investigation phase has once again been revealed during the trial phase.''
"THEY ALLOWED THE SUSPECTS TO OBSCURE EVIDENCE"
''We had pointed out many shortcomings during the investigation phase. As an observer, when I went there on the first day, I had reached the conclusion that this death occurred within the village. However, the investigative authorities, who are much more experienced in these matters, proceeded with the investigation without considering this. Therefore, they allowed the suspects to obscure and destroy evidence.
During the investigation phase, digital evidence was not seized, other search activities were not conducted, and the suspects were allowed to organize. Unfortunately, we are now experiencing the difficulties of that.''
"LET THERE BE DETERRENT SENTENCES"
Speaking as a lawyer, there are three fundamental pieces of evidence in this investigation file; one is the forensic report and the DNA findings in that report, the second is the HTS records, and the third is the Crime Scene Reconstruction Report and the related video recordings.
This evidence is valid until proven otherwise. Questions are being asked based on this during the hearing. My wish and desire is for this heinous event to set an example for Turkey regarding child abuse and child deaths, for such events not to happen again, and for deterrent sentences to be handed down.
According to the code of criminal procedure, defendants have the right to lie and the right to remain silent. They used these rights frequently yesterday. Of course, the court will take all these processes into account when rendering its verdict. It will reach a conclusion based on the answers given by the defendants, the questions asked, and the questions they remained silent on.
"THERE IS CURRENTLY NO INFORMATION ON A SECRET WITNESS"
There is currently no information on a secret witness reflected in the hearing minutes. If it is reflected today, we will all see it together. The goal is for a fair trial to take place and for the suspects to be punished.