Istanbul Church Attack: 25 Suspects in Custody

In connection with the armed attack at the Santa Maria Church in Istanbul that resulted in one fatality, a court on duty has arrested 25 suspects, including the two attackers. The incident occurred during the Sunday mass when two masked individuals opened fire, leading to the death of 52-year-old Tuncer Cihan. Operations were conducted, resulting in the detention of 60 suspects, with 26 facing deportation procedures. After testimony and legal processes, 25 suspects, including the attackers, were arrested and sent to prison, while 9 were released under judicial control. The charges include ‘being a member of an armed terrorist organization’ and ‘premeditated murder’.