Suicide Bomber Targets Police Station in Istanbul

A female suicide bomber hit a tourism police station in the historical district of Sultanahmet, Istanbul, leaving 1 policeman dead and 1 policeman injured. Revolutionary People's Liberation Front (DHKP-C) claimed the plot. Following the incident, the bomber was found dead. 

The incident took place around 5:20pm local time when a woman - later on identified as Elif Sultan Kalsen - exploded the bomb wrapped around her body.  

DHKP-C claimed the plot

DHKP-C claimed the plot via halkinsesitv.com website. In 2012, Kalşen filed a complaint against media organizations that portrayed her as a "suicide bomber" and those police officers who shared her criminal records.

Governor’s statement 

Later on, Istanbul Governor Vasip Şahin released the following statement. 

“We have one policemen gravely injured. His name is Kenan Kumaş. Doctors are doing their best to intervene. Another policeman is also slightly injured. The suicide bomber is dead after exploding herself. This is the only information we can share right now. Identification process is underway. 

“She exploded herself after letting herself into the police station by speaking in English and saying that she lost her wallet. Let’s be satisfied with this detail for now. The attack took place around 5:20pm.” (EA/EKN/BM)

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