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Palandöken District Governor Yunus Kızılgüneş under investigation
Authorities in Erzurum have launched both judicial and administrative investigations into Palandöken District Governor Yunus Kızılgüneş and his security officer following the circulation of security camera footage. The footage appears to show the governor kicking a dog and his security officer drawing a weapon during a confrontation with a citizen.
Residents of the Kardelen housing complex, where the governor resides, have come forward to support Kızılgüneş, alleging that the incident is part of a smear campaign. They claim the dog in question is a prohibited breed that has been roaming unleashed and has previously attempted to attack the governor and other residents, including a child.
The Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed a judicial investigation began on September 4, 2026, to clarify the full details of the event. Simultaneously, the Erzurum Governor's Office initiated an administrative inquiry on September 15, 2026, to evaluate the conduct of the public officials involved in accordance with relevant legislation.
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Erzurum Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı · Erzurum Valiliği · Kardelen Sitesi · Palandöken · Yunus Kızılgüneş · ŞEHİRDER
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Erzurum Governorship has launched an administrative investigation into allegations involving the Palandöken District Governor. www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Security footage allegedly shows District Governor Yunus Kızılgüneş kicking a dog and his bodyguard retrieving a weapon from a vehicle. www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a judicial investigation into the incident. www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents of the Kardelen Site in Erzurum have reported long-standing safety concerns regarding an unrestrained pitbull. www.sondakika.com