A broadcasting ban has been issued regarding the investigation into the explosion linked to an iron and steel facility in the Aliağa district of İzmir. The decision was made by the Aliağa Criminal Court of Peace upon the request of the Aliağa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
The court's decision states that publications containing news, interviews, criticisms, and commentary regarding the incident within the scope of the case are prohibited until the investigation is completed.
The decision noted that such publications and posts lead to misinformation among the public and hinder the proper conduct of the investigation. It was reported that the broadcasting ban was issued under Article 3/2 of the Press Law No. 5187.
An explosion had occurred at a carbon dioxide filling facility owned by HABAŞ, which continues its production activities in Aliağa. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had announced that 16 people lost their lives in the explosion and 13 people were injured, 2 of them seriously.
It was announced that 5 people had been detained as part of the investigation into the explosion.
News Source: 12punto
