Erdoğan extends condolences after violent attack targeting HÜDA PAR officials in Adana
In a shocking and violent incident that unfolded at the HÜDA PAR Provincial Building in Adana, Türkiye, the Provincial Secretary, Sacit Pişgin, tragically lost his life, while the Provincial Chairman, Salih Demir, sustained injuries during a ruthless machete attack on Saturday at approximately 17:40.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his heartfelt condolences and get-well wishes in the aftermath of the attack. HÜDA PAR shared on their official Twitter account that President Erdoğan personally contacted the General Chairman, Mr. Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu, to offer his support and sympathies for the loss of Sacit Pişgin and the injuries sustained by Salih Demir.
According to reports, two assailants forcefully entered the HÜDA PAR Provincial Building while Salih Demir and Sacit Pişgin were engaged in prayer, and they carried out a brutal assault.
Sacit Pişgin suffered critical injuries and was promptly rushed to the hospital. Tragically, despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries, and the nation mourns the loss of a dedicated member of HÜDA PAR, who bravely served his party and community.
As for Salih Demir, he is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital, and authorities have assured that his life is not immediately endangered.
An ongoing investigation aims to shed light on the motives and circumstances surrounding the attack, seeking justice for the victims and their families.
The nation stands united in grief and solidarity, offering condolences to Sacit Pişgin's family and praying for the speedy recovery of Provincial Chairman Salih Demir. The incident has left a deep impact on the community, calling for a collective effort to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, regardless of their affiliations. (ILKHA)