Diyarbakır Governor's Office statement on 'improvised explosive device detonation': As civilian police vehicle passed
The Diyarbakır Governor's Office issued a written statement regarding the explosion that occurred at 18:34 at the intersection of Kamişlo Boulevard and Nevruz Street in the central Yenişehir district. The statement shared findings from the initial investigation launched following the explosion.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at the intersection of Kamişlo Boulevard and Nevruz Street in Diyarbakır. While there were no casualties or injuries in the incident, it was determined that the explosive had been left on the side of the road by a motorcyclist and detonated approximately 12 minutes later as a civilian police vehicle was passing by. The Governor's Office announced the details.
IED DETONATED AS CIVILIAN POLICE VEHICLE PASSED
According to the Governor's Office statement, a civilian police vehicle passing through the area during the explosion drove over a bag left on the side of the road, which was assessed to contain an improvised explosive device (IED). No casualties or injuries occurred in the explosion, and there was no damage to the vehicle.
LEFT BY A MOTORCYCLIST SUSPECT
Technical and camera investigations revealed that the explosive was left on the side of the road by a motorcyclist around 18:21. It was determined that different vehicles used the same route during the intervening time, and the explosion occurred approximately 12 minutes later.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
The statement noted that, based on current findings, there is no evidence at this stage to suggest that the police vehicle was directly targeted by the explosive, which lacked a remote control mechanism. It was reported that a comprehensive investigation has been launched by the relevant units under the coordination of the Public Prosecutor's Office, and efforts to clarify the incident and identify and apprehend the suspect or suspects are being carried out meticulously.
STATEMENT FROM THE DIYARBAKIR GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
"Regarding the explosion that occurred at the intersection of Kamişlo Boulevard and Nevruz Street on 26.03.2026 at approximately 18:34; initial investigations indicate that the explosion occurred as a civilian police vehicle passing through the area drove over a bag left on the side of the road, which was assessed to contain an improvised explosive device (IED). There were no casualties or injuries in the explosion, and no damage was caused to the vehicle. Technical and camera investigations determined that the improvised explosive device (IED) was left on the side of the road by a motorcyclist around 18:21, that different vehicles used the same route in the intervening time, and that the explosion occurred approximately 12 minutes later. Based on current findings, there is no evidence at this stage to suggest that the police vehicle was directly targeted by the explosive, which lacked a remote control mechanism. A comprehensive investigation has been launched by the relevant units under the coordination of the Public Prosecutor's Office, and efforts to clarify the incident and identify and apprehend the suspect or suspects involved are being carried out meticulously. Respectfully announced to the public."