6 detained following Nevruz celebrations in Diyarbakır

In a statement made on the General Directorate of Security's social media account, it was stated that detention procedures were initiated against 6 people who unfurled banners featuring photos of PKK members during the Nevruz celebrations in Diyarbakır.

The following statements were used in the announcement made by the EGM:

"A simultaneous operation was carried out against six individuals identified as having unfurled a banner containing photos of organization members who were involved in terrorist attacks carried out in our country in past years, during the Nevruz events held in the province of Diyarbakır on 21.03.2026.

Within the scope of the operation, all of the individuals were apprehended and taken into custody.

Respectfully announced to the public."

21.03.2026 günü Diyarbakır ilinde düzenlenen Nevruz etkinlikleri sırasında, geçmiş yıllarda ülkemizde gerçekleştirilen terör saldırılarına karışan örgüt mensuplarına ait fotoğrafların yer aldığı pankartı açtıkları tespit edilen altı şahsa yönelik eş zamanlı operasyon… pic.twitter.com/h2an6Rpwoe

— Türk Polis Teşkilatı (@EmniyetGM) March 23, 2026

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