# Student violence incidents in Istanbul

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-violence-incidents-in-istanbul
> Updated: 2026-10-06T06:24:06.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 2.

Incidents of violence involving students have been reported in Istanbul. In September, a 12-year-old student in Arnavutköy was assaulted by three peers; the victim reportedly pleaded for mercy due to epilepsy. Police detained three suspects following the incident, which was captured on video.

In October, a more severe attack occurred at Şeyh Şamil İmam Hatip Ortaokulu in the Başakşehir district. On the morning of October 6, 2026, a 15-year-old student from Küçükçekmece Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Anatolian High School entered the premises wearing her own school uniform and reportedly stabbed students indiscriminately.

Minister of Education Yusuf Tekin confirmed that 10-year-old Eslem Sare Bulut died from her injuries. While eight students were initially reported injured, several others were noted to be in critical or serious condition. 

In response, the Ministry of National Education suspended all educational activities at the school for two days. The Ministry of Interior has appointed a civil inspector and a police inspector to investigate, and authorities have launched both judicial and administrative investigations. The suspect has been detained. Additionally, the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed a broadcasting ban on news coverage related to the attack to protect the investigation and public order. The incident has sparked renewed calls from educators and unions for enhanced school security measures and professional security personnel in educational institutions. Psychosocial support is being provided to students, teachers, and parents.

## Claims

- The attacker is a 15-year-old female student from a different high school who lives in the same neighborhood. (disputed by 12 sources)
- The attacker is a 10th-grade student from Küçükçekmece Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Anatolian High School. (disputed by 8 sources)
- Two education inspectors were appointed to investigate the incident. (disputed by 4 sources)
- One civil inspector and one police inspector were appointed to investigate. (disputed by 3 sources)
- Police detained the 15-year-old suspect following the attack. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- The attacker entered the school wearing a school uniform. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Eight students were injured in the attack. (corroborated by 19 sources)
- One student died following the attack. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Classes at the school were suspended for two days. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- A broadcasting ban was imposed on news coverage of the incident. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Istanbul school knife attack leaves one student dead

A 15-year-old student killed one student and injured seven others in a knife attack at an Istanbul middle school. Authorities have launched an investigation and imposed a media ban on the incident.

64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-school-stabbing-leaves-multiple-students-injured

### 2026-09-16: Istanbul: 12-year-old boy assaulted by peers in Arnavutköy

A 12-year-old student in Istanbul's Arnavutköy district was allegedly beaten by three peers after school, leading to the detention of the suspects.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-12-year-old-boy-assaulted-by-peers-in-arnavutky

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