Tanju Özcan issues 'demolition' warning regarding hotel fire tragedy! 'The Ministry's hasty attitude could lead to the destruction of evidence'

In the fire that occurred at Kartalkaya, Bolu's famous ski resort, 78 people lost their lives. Following the incident, which led to a major tragedy, both judicial and administrative investigations are ongoing, while allegations regarding the demolition of the building have sparked controversy.

DEMOLITION WARNING FROM TANJU ÖZCAN

CHP Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcanissued significant warnings, claiming that there is an attempt to hastily demolish the hotel building where the fire occurred. Özcan stated that the Ministry of Tourism wants to quickly demolish the burned building, even though expert reports have not yet been completed.

Mayor Özcan used the following expressions:

"The Ministry of Tourism wants to demolish the burned building in a rush. Expert reports have not yet been released, and investigations are ongoing. In the future, during the investigation or trial phase, site inspections and expert examinations may need to be conducted at the building. The Ministry's hasty attitude could lead to the destruction of evidence."

JUDICIAL PROCESS CONTINUES

While judicial and administrative investigations into the fire continue, experts emphasize that site inspections and expert examinations to be conducted at the burned building are of critical importance for a fair investigation. Stating that the demolition of the hotel could negatively affect the investigation, Özcan "Demolition must be halted until the investigation is completed, with necessary security measures taken" he called for.

We lost 80 of our lives in Kartalkaya. Both an administrative investigation and a judicial investigation are being conducted regarding the matter. However, according to the information we have received, the Ministry of Tourism wants to demolish the burned building in a rush. Expert reports have not yet been released, and investigations are ongoing. In the future, during the investigation or prosecution...

— Tanju ÖZCAN (@tanjuozcanchp) January 23, 2025

STATEMENT EXPECTED FROM THE MINISTRY

Following these allegations, which have resonated with the public, all eyes have turned to the statement to be issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is a matter of curiosity what steps the Ministry officials will take regarding the issue and whether the demolition plans will be canceled.

REACTIONS ARE GROWING

Relatives of those who lost their lives in the fire and citizens are demanding that the incident be investigated meticulously and that those responsible be identified. Calling on authorities to protect evidence and ensure justice, citizens are requesting that the process be conducted transparently.