[55892] Arrests at Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) following the assault on students who hoisted the Turkish flag

Arrests following an assault incident at ODTÜ University

During the day (May 11, 2026), a significant development was reported in the investigation into the assault on the Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) campus. According to Son Dakika Haberler Gündem, two suspects, Ilhan Kaya and Celal Almaji, were officially arrested by the authorities after they were involved in the assault on students who hoisted the Turkish flag during a concert held at the university.

In addition to the arrest of the two, officials and news agencies are reporting further results in the legal proceedings. According to GündemX, four additional suspects were released under conditions of judicial supervision. The sources emphasize that this is a case that has resonated widely in the media in Turkey.

Sources associated with government and general media outlets in Turkey have provided supplementary details on the situation on the ground. TRT Haber reported that the search operations for six additional suspects for whom an arrest warrant has been issued are still ongoing. The reports are emphasized in a tone that condemns the "disrespect for the national flag."

Coverage of the incident was characterized by a uniform line among the major news channels, with an emphasis on the immediate enforcement measures taken against the suspects. While Haber Gündem confirmed the decision to arrest the two attackers, there were no reports of counter-protests or opposing narratives from the side of the suspects in the cited sources.