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Police entered Halk TV's Istanbul headquarters, Mahiroğlu announced
Halk TV's Board Chairman Cafer Mahiroğlu disclosed that police units entered the building in the early morning hours via social media.
Police units entered Halk TV's Istanbul headquarters building in the early morning hours. The channel's Board Chairman Cafer Mahiroğlu shared the development with the public from his social media account, stating "Police at Halk TV."
In his post, Mahiroğlu made reference to opposition politics; however, no official explanation has yet been provided regarding the legal grounds for the entry.
Along with the news, it also emerged that an arrest warrant was issued against Mahiroğlu based on statements given by people he had never met. The channel is reported to have faced legal pressure for months.
The scope of the operation and which unit was deployed remained unclear at this stage. Details are expected to emerge in the coming hours through the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office or through official statements. NoorSada is closely following this development.
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- PrimarySözcü Gazetesi