Mother assaulted by daughter and grandson in Istanbul over ID card dispute
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A woman and her son allegedly physically assaulted the woman's mother in Istanbul's Şişli district over an ID card.
- The altercation escalated into a physical fight on the street, with all parties involved reportedly hitting each other.
- Following the incident, the daughter and son filed a complaint against the mother, who was subsequently released after legal proceedings.
A domestic dispute in Istanbul's Şişli district turned violent when a woman, Dilek E., and her son, R.Ş.E., allegedly assaulted Dilek E.'s mother, Nurşen K. The confrontation began when R.Ş.E. went to his mother's home to collect an ID card for his school registration. A verbal argument between Nurşen K. and R.Ş.E. escalated when Nurşen K. questioned her son about who he was with. The dispute spilled onto the street, leading to a physical altercation between Nurşen K. and Dilek E. The fight intensified, with Dilek E. and R.Ş.E. reportedly striking Nurşen K., while R.Ş.E. also allegedly kicked his mother. The incident was captured on a mobile phone camera, showing Nurşen K. hitting Dilek E. and R.Ş.E. intervening by kicking his mother. After the fight, Dilek E. and R.Ş.E. filed a complaint against Nurşen K. for alleged intentional injury, threat, and insult. Nurşen K. was processed for these charges and subsequently released by the prosecutor's office. The case highlights a severe breakdown in family relations, leading to physical violence and legal complaints.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.