TURKEY - The mayor of the city of Fethiye, Alim Karaca, was injured during an armed attack in the Akarca neighborhood of the Turkish province of Mugla. According to information, the suspected perpetrator arrived at the area where the mayor's house is located wearing a mask and opened fire on him.
After the attack, he immediately fled, but after the authorities' efforts, he was found at a construction site.
Regional Governor Fatih Akkaya, who went to the hospital to get information about Karaca's condition, said: "Our mayor's health is good. There is no reason for concern. Our doctors are very competent and he will recover after the operation. Our responsibility is to ensure that the perpetrator is arrested as soon as possible. We will take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in our region."
Belediye Başkanına armed attack.
Fethiye Belediye Mayor Alim Karaca was attacked with a weapon. Ayağından yaralanan Bağışın ışının iyi tışı öğrenildi.
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