The Kahramanmaraş Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an ex officio investigation regarding the manner in which Sadi Yüksel and fellow suspects, who were detained as part of an investigation into the ISIS terrorist organization, were brought to the courthouse.
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated that action was taken following the assessment that the practices of transferring the suspects with their hands cuffed behind their backs and being pushed by the neck were contrary to general investigation procedures.
It was reported that the investigation aims to identify the public officials and other relevant individuals responsible for the practices in question. Furthermore, the unauthorized filming and distribution of the footage have also been included in the scope of the investigation.
The footage of Sadi Yüksel being brought to the courthouse after his detention had drawn public reaction. With the investigation by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, responsibilities regarding both the practices during the transfer process and the sharing of the footage will be examined.
Sadi Yüksel is a researcher, author, journalist, and publisher also known by the name Kul Sadi Yüksel. Born on April 3, 1957, in the Varto district of Muş, Yüksel graduated from the Turkish Department of the Selçuk Education Institute. Yüksel, who worked as a teacher for a period, has had articles published in various media outlets; he is known for his books on Islamic thought and religious topics.
News Source: 12punto
