Uncle of Rojin Kabaiş attacked by masked assailants in Istanbul: 'Drop the case'

Ahmet Kabaiş, uncle of 21-year-old university student Rojin Kabaiş who was found dead on the shores of Lake Van, was subjected to a physical attack by four masked individuals in Istanbul. According to reports, the assailants beat Ahmet Kabaiş while saying, "Drop Rojin's case!"; they also targeted Rojin's father Nizamettin Kabaiş with the threat "We will do the same to you!" and fled the scene.

The family's attorney Abdurrahman Karabulut announced the incident on his social media account. Karabulut stated that his client was transported to the hospital by ambulance and noted that he himself immediately departed for Istanbul.

Rojin Kabaiş went missing from Van on September 27, 2024, and was found dead on the shores of Lake Van 18 days later. Attorney Karabulut called on the authorities to identify and apprehend the assailants, to uncover the connections behind the attack, and to ensure the security of the Kabaiş family; he also invited all legal and human rights organizations, particularly bar associations, to stand in solidarity with the family.