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Istanbul Governor: No Connection Of Terrorist Organization So Far
Istanbul Governor Muammer Guler has said that security forces investigating Tuesdayâs suicide attack on the Free and Accepted Masons Grand Lodge Association in Kartal district of Istanbul, could not find out any connection of a terrorist organization with the attack so far. Still checking. After attending a panel discussion organized by the Istanbul Bar on ââRule of Law and Judicial Reformââ, Guler said, ââit was proven that one of the guns found in the scene of the attack had been used in murder of dentist Yasef Kahya last year. We have concentrated on this event.ââ Donât know yet if the attackers had been involved in killing the dentist or just shared the gun. Recalling that more than 10 people were detained in connection with the bomb attack, Guler noted, ââsecurity forces could not find out any connection of a terrorist organization with the attack so far. However, the investigation has been continuing.ââ They have detained 15 at latest count.Two of them had received military training abroad, and they had been in Afghanistan for a while. Upon a question, Guler said, ââit was revealed that those who staged the attack, had been in Chechnya once. After their return to Turkey, they were questioned by security forces.ââ And let go, it seems. Posted by: Steve 2004-03-15 |
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