HKP leader Nurullah Efe Ankut detained!

Halkın Kurtuluş Partisi (HKP) Chairman Nurullah Efe Ankut has been detained by police in Istanbul. Party officials announced that Ankut was taken to the Istanbul Police Department on Vatan Street, where he is currently being held. It was reported that he will be transferred to the Çağlayan Courthouse in the afternoon to provide his statement.

COURT OF CASSATION RULING AND PARTY REACTION

The Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor of the Court of Cassation announced on July 28, 2025, that the prison sentence handed down to Nurullah Efe Ankut for the crime of "insulting the President" had been finalized. This decision resulted in Ankut's removal from party membership and his position as chairman. The HKP reacted to this decision, declaring that they consider the Court of Cassation's ruling to be "null and void."

DETENTION PROCESS AND PARTY STATEMENT

In a statement made on the HKP's social media accounts, it was stated that Ankut was taken from his home without justification and brought to the Police Department on Vatan Street. It was noted that party lawyers are closely monitoring the situation and that developments will be shared with the public. Additionally, a video of the moment of detention was shared on social media.

HKP Central Executive Committee member Attorney Doğan Çıngı stated that Ankut is being held in the detention cells in the basement of the Police Department and will be transferred to the courthouse tomorrow afternoon. The party emphasized that this process is being followed legally and that the public will be kept informed.

News Source: 12punto