Gendarmerie personnel investigated over actions during İBB trial

An administrative investigation has been initiated against gendarmerie personnel who were on duty during a trial concerning the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB). The ongoing trial, which is in its 11th week, includes 68 defendants, among them Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is also a presidential candidate for the main opposition party.

The development comes just before the 45th hearing of the case. Reports indicate that the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command has taken action regarding the conduct of some of the gendarmerie staff assigned to the courtroom.

While details remain scarce, the investigation is reportedly focused on the actions of specific gendarmerie personnel present during the proceedings. The exact nature of these actions has not been disclosed.

The İBB case has been a prominent legal battle, drawing significant public attention due to the high-profile defendants involved. The initiation of an administrative probe into the security personnel adds another layer to the complex legal proceedings.