Police Officer Ahmet Şahan Honored on Second Anniversary in Turkey
Police Officer Ahmet Şahan, who served in the Kastamonu Provincial Police's Drug Crimes Branch, was killed by gunfire from a suspect on 1 August 2024. On the second anniversary of his death, a memorial ceremony was held on 1 August 2026 at his grave in Abdi village, Kozaklı district, Nevşehir Province. The event was attended by Kastamonu Provincial Police Director Tamer Taş, other police personnel, Şahan’s family and local citizens. The program began with a recitation of the Qur'an and prayers, and Taş spoke about Şahan’s dedication to protecting the nation and the ongoing fight against drug trafficking.
The ceremony highlighted Şahan’s legacy as a symbolic figure for law‑enforcement officers and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to continue the anti‑drug efforts he championed.
Entities: Ahmet Şahan · Kastamonu Provincial Police Directorate · Kozaklı district · Nevşehir Province · Tamer Taş
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kastamonu Provincial Police Director Tamer Taş attended the ceremony and spoke about Şahan’s legacy and the ongoing fight against drug trafficking. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Şahan’s death is described by police officials as a symbolic loss beyond the personal tragedy. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police Officer Ahmet Şahan was killed by gunfire from a suspect on 1 August 2024 while serving in the Kastamonu Provincial Police's Drug Crimes Branch. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A memorial ceremony for Ahmet Şahan was held on 1 August 2026 at his grave in Abdi village, Kozaklı district, Nevşehir Province. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ceremony began with a recitation of the Qur'an and prayers. (All three articles)