Two people who attacked a family doctor in Menteşe were arrested
It was reported that the doctor, who was assaulted while getting into his car after work in Yerkesik, is in good condition; the two suspects apprehended by the gendarmerie have been arrested.
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Two people were arrested in connection with an attack on a family physician working in the Menteşe district of Muğla. It was reported that the physician is in good health and continues to receive treatment.
According to information obtained, the incident took place at the Yerkesik No. 12 Family Health Center. Family physician F.K., who had just finished his shift, was physically assaulted by two individuals as he was getting into his car.
Emergency medical teams were dispatched following the report
Following reports from bystanders, 112 Emergency Medical Services teams were dispatched to the scene. After receiving initial treatment, the doctor was taken to the hospital, where it was determined that his overall condition was stable.
Gendarmerie teams, who began their investigation immediately after the incident, detained two suspects believed to be connected to the attack. After completing the necessary procedures at the gendarmerie, the suspects were transferred to the courthouse and remanded in custody by the magistrate’s court.
Strong Reaction from the Union
Healthcare worker organizations reacted to the attack. Abdullah Gül, President of the Anatolia Branch of Democratic Health-Sen, issued a written statement condemning the incident.
In his statement, Gül noted that it is unacceptable for a doctor to be attacked while performing their duties at a healthcare facility. Arguing that the attack was directly aimed at public service, Gül emphasized that security in healthcare facilities must be ensured before an incident occurs, not after.
Family health centers are among the units where primary care is provided and where daily patient traffic is heavy. Professional organizations have long been calling for the reinforcement of security personnel and camera infrastructure in these centers.
It was reported that the investigation is being conducted by the Menteşe Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. In cases of violence against healthcare workers, legal proceedings are expedited as required by law. Further developments regarding the incident are expected to become clear in the coming days.
In her statement, Gül said, “There is no guarantee that the same attack won’t happen to another healthcare worker tomorrow.” The union president argued that the attack was directed not just at one person but at the healthcare services provided, and called for increased protective measures within healthcare institutions.
Violence in the healthcare sector remains one of the long-standing topics of debate across Turkey. You can follow public safety developments in Muğla on our public safety news page.
