Joyful posts from Engin Polat's family following his release: 'Hello Engin, get me a release too'
The court has ordered the release of detained defendants Engin Polat, Sezgin Polat, Alper Kürşat Polat, and Ahmet Gün, who face up to 40 years in prison each on charges of money laundering. Their social media posts have drawn backlash.
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Dilan Polat experienced great joy following the release of her husband, Engin Polat, who had been in custody since November, along with three other defendants. Upon hearing the release decision, she sang the song "Enerci" in a vehicle, saying "Hello Engin."
While the decision drew various reactions, some users quoted Polat's post, commenting, "Engin, get me a release too."
The release decision was met with great satisfaction, especially by the Polat family. Engin Polat's sister, Kübra Mert, shared a post that read "RELEASE".
Additionally, Engin Polat's sister, Kübra Mert, reshared a post by Dilan Polat's brother, Can Doğu, which emphasized that "Independent Turkish justice has made its independent decision."
Dilan Polat's sister, Sıla Doğu, also shared a post regarding the recent developments. Doğu expressed her happiness, stating, "We are very grateful that the truth has been revealed by the supreme independent Turkish judiciary and that justice has been served. We are very happy, it is indescribable."
Engin Polat's mother, Şükran Polat, also made a post.
Mother Polat shared a photo with the caption, "The spiciness of Silivri ayran is preferred; could you bring some when you come?"
The posts made by family members and their reactions following the court's release decision have further intensified public reaction.