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.
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
— 12punto (@12puntocomtr) August 4, 2024
While the individual was restrained by security personnel, police who arrived at the scene took the armed individual into custody.
An investigation into the incident has been launched.
News Source: İHA
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