15 июля

HOW IT HAPPENED ?

Saga Of July 15

Intense security measures  were taken at the Syrian border.

Intense security measures were taken at the Syrian border.

TIME : 22:46 LOCATION : Kilis

On the night of July 15, people stood together and acted in unison with soldiers in Kilis. Mayor, Governor, Police Chief and Gendarmerie Commander of Kilis came together and collaborated to prevent any problem in the city.

Commander of Kilis Garrison and Provincial Gendarmerie Command Senior Colonel Gökhan Şahin did not obey illegal orders and adopted an attitude in favour of people. People of Kilis took to the streets upon the call of President Erdoğan “resist against the coup attempt” and marched in support of democracy and kept democracy watch until the early hours of the morning.

Upon the allegation that ISIS terrorist would attack Kilis on the night of July 15, intense security measures were taken at the border of Syrian. After the coup attempt, former Provincial Gendarmerie Command Chief Intelligence Section Officer Captain İsa Acarer and lots of soldiers were arrested. Deputy Governor of Kilis was arrested and put in prison on the grounds that he had connection with FETÖ.