Remarkable statement from Davut Gül following the Marmaray incident! 'Exposing every crime...'

While the attack on a father traveling with his children on the Marmaray remains a hot topic, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül made a notable statement. In a post on his X account, Gül said, 'Exposing every crime on social media and openly targeting individuals damages public order. The place for justice is not social media, but the courtrooms. The state is not governed via social media.'

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Remarkable statement from Davut Gül following the Marmaray incident! 'Exposing every crime...'

The violence faced by a father traveling with his two children on the Marmaray has drawn reactions from all across Turkey. As the repercussions of the incident continue, one of the attackers has been arrested, while the other was released under judicial control.

With the footage of the violence spreading on social media, the attackers became targets and their personal information was exposed online. The fact that a journalist who recorded the incident shared their experience completely changed the course of the debate.

CRITICISM OF SOCIAL MEDIA TRIALS FROM GOVERNOR GÜL

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül made a remarkable statement following the events.

Stating that individual crimes can occur from time to time in crowded cities like Istanbul, Gül expressed that what is important is to take the necessary precautions to prevent these incidents and for the relevant institutions to intervene immediately and do what is necessary when a crime is committed.

'Exposing every crime on social media, openly targeting individuals, and fueling a culture of lynching damages public order, wounds the social conscience, and also creates legal and moral responsibility. The state punishes those who commit crimes.' Gül, who said this, noted the following:

'My dear fellow citizens,

Istanbul is a metropolis with a population of approximately 16 million, larger than more than 130 countries that are members of the United Nations.

In such a large and dynamic city, isolated crimes can occur from time to time. What is important is to take protective and preventive measures to prevent these crimes and for the relevant institutions to act immediately and do what is necessary when an incident occurs.

Whether or not they are reflected on social media, our security units are on duty 24/7 against anyone who disturbs the peace of our fellow citizens.

Exposing every crime on social media, openly targeting individuals, and fueling a culture of lynching damages public order, wounds the social conscience, and also creates legal and moral responsibility.

The state punishes those who commit crimes. The place for justice is not social media, but the courtrooms.

The state is not governed via social media. Security, justice, and public order are provided not by personal reactions, but by constitutional institutions.

Protecting social peace is our common duty. We must act with common sense, responsibility, and an awareness of the rule of law.'

My dear fellow citizens,

Istanbul is a metropolis with a population of approximately 16 million, larger than more than 130 countries that are members of the United Nations.

In such a large and dynamic city, isolated crimes can occur from time to time. What is important is to take protective and...
— Davut GÜL (@gul_davut) June 1, 2025