Diyarbakır Demolishes Hundreds of Abandoned Buildings to Combat Drug Use
In the Bağlar district of Diyarbakır, authorities have begun a large‑scale demolition of abandoned structures that have been used as drug‑den and posed safety risks. At a ceremony in Muradiye neighbourhood, district mayors struck the first concrete to launch the operation, signalling a firm commitment to eradicate the problem. Mayor Leyla Ayaz said the demolitions aim to combat drug use and improve public safety, adding that the effort will be accompanied by measures such as lighting dark streets and parks. Muradiye Mahallesi muhtar Dilek Demir thanked officials for their support against drug‑related crime and pledged continued cooperation. While roughly 210 buildings have already been razed, officials said the work will continue beyond that number until the area is cleared of illicit activity.
Entities: Bağlar district · Dilek Demir · Diyarbakır · Diyarbakır Mayor Leyla Ayaz · Konya Police · Leyla Ayaz · Malatya Police · Muradiye neighbourhood · Samsun Jandarma · Turkish police
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Muradiye Mahallesi muhtar Dilek Demir thanked officials for their support against drug‑related crime. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mayor Leyla Ayaz said the demolitions aim to combat drug use and improve public safety. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Around 210 abandoned buildings have been demolished in Bağlar district of Diyarbakır. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The operation includes plans to light dark streets and parks as part of anti‑drug measures. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities pledged that demolition work will continue beyond the initial 210 structures. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The demolition was launched with a ceremony where district mayors struck the first concrete in Muradiye neighbourhood. (multiple sources)