# Suspicious deaths in Istanbul residential areas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suspicious-deaths-in-istanbul-residential-areas
> Updated: 2026-08-09T06:30:07.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In Istanbul, reports emerged of a residence in the Sultangazi district being used as a makeshift trash house, causing harm to local residents.

Following reports of foul odors, authorities discovered multiple bodies in different districts. In Beyoğlu, police found the unresponsive body of 57-year-old Selim Bağda in an apartment; preliminary investigations showed no signs of physical assault, and an autopsy is pending. In Gaziosmanpaşa, the body of Azerbaijani national Rövşen Zeynalow was discovered under suspicious circumstances. Investigators noted traces of blood at the scene and reported that Zeynalow's sister had been living in the apartment with him for approximately one week.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Istanbul authorities discover bodies following reports of foul odors

Authorities in Istanbul have discovered multiple bodies following reports of foul odors in Beyoğlu and Gaziosmanpaşa, including the death of 57-year-old Selim Bağda.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beyolu-man-found-dead-in-apartment-after-foul-odor-reported

### 2026-07-10: Istanbul's Sultangazi basement turned trash house harms residents

A Sultangazi apartment's basement in Istanbul has become a trash dump, emitting strong odors, dampness and vermin, prompting health concerns and resident complaints.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbuls-sultangazi-basement-turned-trash-house-harms-residents

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