Seydi Ahmet Keleş stabs YENİ Party MP Melih Meriç in Gaziantep
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Seydi Ahmet Keleş, a former CHP Oğuzeli district chairman, stabbed YENİ Party MP Melih Meriç in Gaziantep on August 18. Meriç was taken to Gaziantep City Hospital and underwent surgery; police launched an investigation and Keleş had not been detained.
Key Facts
- Seydi Ahmet Keleş, former CHP Oğuzeli district chairman, stabbed YENİ Party Gaziantep MP Melih Meriç in Gaziantep on August 18.
- Meriç's press adviser said the MP was wounded in the intestinal area and was in serious condition.
- Cumhuriyet reported Meriç was taken to Gaziantep City Hospital and his condition was good.
- Keleş had not been detained as of August 18 and police launched an investigation.
- Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber said the suspect had 27 prior criminal records.
The Knife Attack
Sozcu reported the attack occurred in İbn-i Sina Mahallesi in Şahinbey district when a man approached Meriç and stabbed him. Cumhuriyet placed the attack in the evening in Karataş Mahallesi and also reported Akkent Mahallesi, both in Şahinbey district. Police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene after an emergency call. Cumhuriyet published security camera footage of the stabbing.
Suspect and Investigation
The attacker was identified as Seydi Ahmet Keleş, former CHP Oğuzeli district chairman. Cumhuriyet reported Keleş attacked Meriç due to a personal feud. Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber said the suspect had 27 prior criminal records. Keleş had not been detained as of August 18 and police had started an investigation.
Medical Condition
Meriç's press adviser said the MP was wounded in the intestinal area and was in serious condition. Cumhuriyet reported Meriç was taken to Gaziantep City Hospital and his condition was good. Manset, citing TRT Haber, reported Meriç's condition was satisfactory.
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Seydi Ahmet Keleş stabs YENİ Party MP Melih Meriç in Gaziantep
