NEW DELHI: During a spiritual ceremony on Sunday, assailants carried out an armed assault on an Italian church in Istanbul, ensuing within the tragic dying of 1 particular person, in response to Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.
The assault unfolded at roughly 11:40 (0840 GMT) within the Sariyer district of Istanbul when two masked assailants focused the church. Minister Yerlikaya shared the main points of the incident on social media, confirming that an investigation has been initiated to apprehend the perpetrators and decide the motive behind the assault.
The sufferer, recognized as CT, was among the many attendees on the service and succumbed to accidents sustained throughout the armed assault. Expressing robust condemnation for the act, Minister Yerlikaya assured that efforts are underway to deliver these accountable to justice.
“We strongly condemn this vile assault,” said Yerlikaya, emphasizing the severity of the incident and the dedication of the authorities to make sure a radical investigation.
(More particulars are awaited)