Police Raid on Amargi Culture and Art Association in Diyarbakır

A police raid was conducted without prior notice at midnight on the Amargi Culture and Art Association building operating in Diyarbakır's Sur district. After searches inside the building, which was entered with the help of a locksmith, the lock was changed and the key was taken to the police headquarters, while the association management reacted to the situation and announced that they would file a criminal complaint.

Midnight Raid Took Place

A raid was carried out by police teams at midnight on the Amargi Culture and Art Association located in Diyarbakır's Sur district.

While no prior information was given to the association executives, the door of the building was opened with the help of a locksmith and a search was conducted inside.

Moments of Search Recorded

Those moments when the police teams entered the association building and conducted a search were recorded with mobile phones by people in the surrounding area.

Lock Changed and Key Taken

After the search procedures were completed, the police teams completely changed the door lock of the association building.

The key to the new lock was taken by the police and brought to the police headquarters, and an informational note was left on the door.

Management Learned About the Situation in the Morning

The executives of the Amargi Culture and Art Association were only able to learn about the raid and search operation in the morning hours when they arrived at the institution.

It was observed that the note left on the door included the information that the key to the changed lock could be picked up from the police headquarters.

Reaction and Criminal Complaint from Management

The association management stated that this search was unlawful and showed a harsh reaction against the police intervention.

They announced to the public that they would file a criminal complaint against the authorities due to the midnight raid and search.