In brief
Turkish police have arrested 83 individuals for allegedly praising two deadly school shootings this week, which resulted in at least nine fatalities. Authorities also blocked access to 940 social media accounts and shut down 93 groups on Telegram. The attacks occurred within a day of each other, raising alarms about public safety and the influence of online platforms in shaping public perception of violence.
Turkish police have ordered the arrests of 83 people accused of posting controversial content online about two deadly school shootings which took place this week. They were 'found to have engaged in posts and activities praising crime and criminals and negatively affecting public order', police said.
The authorities added that access to 940 social media accounts has been blocked and 93 Telegram groups have been shut down.
At least nine people were killed in a shooting at a school in southern Turkey on Wednesday, a day after another attack injured 16 people at a high school in the country's southeast.
In the tragic Kahramanmaras area attack, eight students and one teacher were reported dead, and 13 others were wounded, including six who are in critical condition. A 14-year-old attacker was also killed during the incident at Ayser Calik Secondary School.
The local prosecutor's office stated that the suspect had planned the attack, with evidence of a premeditated document found on his computer.
In light of these tragic events, authorities are facing criticism over how social media allows for the glorification of violence, prompting a crackdown that reflects broader concerns about public safety and societal norms in Turkey.
