Citizens reacting to the increasing theft cases in the city recently, especially in the district of Diyarbakır's Yenişehir, emphasized that theft is increasing due to the fact that punishments are not deterrent.

In the Yenişehir Cooperatives Quarter, the recent cases of theft are highlighted. Neighborhood residents and shopkeepers said that there is no peace because of thieves.

Nevzat Yıldırım, one of the inhabitants of the neighborhood, stated that the main source of the incidents is weak belief and lack of faith.

Yıldırım said that great duties fall on the state and the families and he stated that it is unacceptable to be a thief even because of the financial impossibilities.

Yıldırım said, “Sometimes when we caught some and then we see they are in our neighborhood again. We are surprised what we will do. Here we have our friend who helps us. We are trying to do something as much as we can get it, but it is not enough. We all must act together. Not using force but to gain them. So the government has a lot of responsibility in this matter.”

Miktad Birbir, who said that the fear of Allah should be infused for the crime not happen, said, “We have peace. There is no moral and spiritual lesson teach to our children. The state is responsible for the nourishment, drinking, and wearing of a nation.  The state should teach religion, teach lessons of spirituality and fear of God.”

Hüseyin İlkgören, a tradesman said, “Police should take security measures. When we turn back, they rob our money. They are disturbing the people. They use drug and alcohol then commit theft. The state needs to take precautions as soon as possible. Theft robbers will do this again if they are not caught. If they get punishment then they won’t steal again. If the state doesn't, then we will take precautions for ourselves.”

Tradesman Mehmet Aktay, who stated that theft, use alcohol and drug were made explicitly, stated that if the state does not intervene in this kind of case, they will intervene by using their own initiatives. (Emrah Deniz, Mehmet Çelik - ILKHA)