The incident occurred in front of the Mecca Mosque on Dr. Sıdkı Göral Street in the Huzurevleri neighborhood of the central Kayapar district and 200 meters from the police station.

According to the information, at about 21: 00 hours, a group of 4-5 people with guns and facemasks blocked the road and stopped 21 M 0052 plated city passenger minibus.

The PKK group, which took out the passengers, then threw Molotov-bomb inside the minibus. The passenger minibus was set ablaze with discarded Molotov-bomb.

The PKK group, which also set off fireworks, then escaped the area.

Firefighters were dispatched to the area after being notified. The passenger minibus became unusable while the fire was put out by the fire service.

Police have taken security measures in the area while an investigation is underway. (ILKHA)