CHP deputy Melih Meriç fired upon by an individual while at the podium
An individual fired shots into the air while CHP Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç was speaking about the problems faced by pistachio producers. The suspect has been taken into custody and an investigation into the incident has been launched.
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During a protest by pistachio producers in Gaziantep regarding prices, CHP Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç narrowly escaped danger when an individual fired shots into the air while he was at the podium. Police teams arriving at the scene took the suspect into custody and launched an investigation.
I WILL NOT LET CHP MEMBERS SPEAK
An individual who approached him during his speech shouted, "I will not let CHP members speak," and fired into the air. Security personnel and police intervened immediately to bring the suspect under control.
TURNED OUT TO BE AN AKP MEMBER
Deputy Melih Meriç stated that they tried to remain calm to prevent the incident from escalating and made efforts to appease the farmers. Meriç stated that the attacker was an AKP member and that he apologized to him after the incident.
Meriç emphasized that he did not file a complaint and that the suspect's statement, "I risked 20 years," was noteworthy. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.