Another Deadly “Joke” in Turkey’s Barracks

Cihan Özmen, a compulsory drafted soldier who was serving in Tabantepe 48th Motorized Infantry Brigade’s 5th Commando Team Security Assistance  Unit Headquarters, has lost his life after a controversial incident. 

According to Yüksekova Haber, Cumali Akınlar, a private registered in Hakkari province, accidentally fired his rifle from a 2 meter distance while “joking” with his fellows Cihan Özmen and Erkan Yıldırım. Cihan Özmen, a private registered in Antep province, died due to gun wounds that inflicted his chest. 

Testifying to military prosecutors, Cumali Akınlar has been transferred to 7th Army Headquarters Military Court for his arrest. 

Following the first hearing, the court arrested Akınlar for the “probable willing homicide”. (EKN/BM)

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