92 social media accounts blocked following school attack in Turgutlu

Following the school attack in the Turgutlu district of Manisa, where 11 children were injured, 92 social media accounts determined to have publicly spread misleading information were blocked from access.

The Attack and Social Media Intervention

The school attack in the Turgutlu district of Manisa, which resulted in 11 children being injured, resonated widely with the public and prompted authorities into action.

Following this tragic incident, official steps began to be taken during examinations conducted on social media platforms.

Coordinated Work and Closed Accounts

Efforts carried out under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the Presidency's Directorate of Communications yielded rapid results.

As a result of the determinations made, 92 X accounts determined to have committed the crime of publicly spreading misleading information to the public were blocked from access.

Broadcast Ban and RTÜK Statement

In an official statement made by the Radio and Television Supreme Council regarding the attack incident, the decision of the Turgutlu Criminal Judgeship of Peace was recalled.

In line with this decision, it was announced that a broadcast ban was imposed on written, visual, and digital media within the scope of the judicial investigation conducted regarding the incident.

Restrictions During the Investigation Process

Until the ongoing investigation is fully completed, all kinds of news, interviews, and similar broadcasts in the press and internet environment have been banned.

It was reported that measures taken to prevent disinformation on the internet and social media platforms are being meticulously implemented.