15 июля

HOW IT HAPPENED ?

Saga Of July 15

People took to streets upon the call.

People took to streets upon the call.

TIME : 23:35 LOCATION : Tokat

On the night of July 15, intense security measures were taken in Tokat. A potential conflict was prevented due to the fact that the governorship and police forces took action fast. Exit of any soldier from Gendarmerie and Infantry Regiment was not allowed. Entrances of military units were blocked off with construction vehicles of the municipality. People of Tokat took to the streets upon the call of President Erdogan. They demonstrated in support of democracy.

After the coup attempt, it was found out that Commander of Tokat Gendarmerie Regional Command Brigadier General Adnan Arslan had ordered the soldiers at his command to arrest high state officials.

7 high ranking officers including Commander of Tokat Gendarmerie Regional Command Brigadier General Adnan Arslan were arrested. Deputy Governor of Tokat and two district governors were also among the officials who were arrested.