A teacher named F.Ç., who works at a school in the Edremit district of Balıkesir, has been arrested on allegations of sharing content on social media that insulted the Turkish flag and the founder of the Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
F.Ç., who was suspended from duty by the Edremit District Governorship, was taken into custody under the instructions of the Edremit Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. After completing procedures at the police station, the teacher was referred to the courthouse and subsequently arrested by the court and sent to prison.
In a statement regarding the matter, the Balıkesir Governor's Office reported that it had been determined that the posts were of an "unacceptable nature, containing insults toward our sacred flag and the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk."
The Governor's Office statement noted that the administrative measure against the teacher was implemented immediately and that the judicial process had been initiated, adding that the development was being announced to the public.
News Source: 12punto
