Individual approaches CHP Gaziantep MP Melih Meriç while he is speaking and fires into the air

While CHP Gaziantep MP Melih Meriç was addressing the problems of pistachio farmers, an individual approached him, drew a weapon, and fired into the air. Security personnel intervened against the individual, who had come within 5 meters of the deputy.

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Individual approaches CHP Gaziantep MP Melih Meriç while he is speaking and fires into the air

Farmers protesting pistachio prices in the Nizip district of Gaziantep held a tractor convoy.

CHP Gaziantep MP Melih Meriç joined the protest to support the farmers.

"I WON'T LET ANYONE SPEAK," HE SAID, AND FIRED INTO THE AIR

While Meriç was giving a speech there, an individual, alleged to be a village headman (muhtar), said, "I won't let anyone speak," and fired into the air.

CHP Gaziantep MP Melih Meriç was approached by an individual who fired into the air while he was speaking https://t.co/5RAiFsc9OC pic.twitter.com/TMn6aCAJQB
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