A student lost her life in a knife attack at a school in Istanbul's Başakşehir district
In a tragic incident at Kayaşehir Şeyh Şamil İmam Hatip Secondary School, a 10-year-old student lost her life and seven students were injured.
As a result of a knife attack carried out by a 15-year-old high school student at a secondary school in Başakşehir, Istanbul, 10-year-old Eslem Sare Bulut lost her life, while seven students were injured.
Attack at the School
A tragic incident occurred on October 6, 2026, at Kayaşehir Şeyh Şamil İmam Hatip Secondary School in Başakşehir, Istanbul. A 15-year-old female suspect, who studies at another high school, came to her former school and launched a knife attack on the students.
Loss of Life and the Injured
The injured students were swiftly rushed to surrounding hospitals. Despite all interventions at the hospital, 10-year-old Eslem Sare Bulut could not be saved and lost her life, while the treatment of the other 7 students is ongoing.
Allegations Regarding the Suspect
As the investigation deepens, allegations have emerged that the suspect made statements to those around her before the incident, saying, "Let Turkey and the world know me."
Arrest Decisions
Within the scope of the judicial process initiated immediately after the event, the 15-year-old suspect who carried out the attack, along with her mother and father, were detained and arrested by the court before which they were brought.
Steps Taken by Official Institutions
The Ministry of National Education announced that a comprehensive judicial and administrative investigation has been launched regarding the incident, inspectors have been assigned, and education at the respective school has been suspended for two days.
Broadcast Ban and Measures
Following the grave incident, an official broadcast ban regarding the developments was imposed by the Radio and Television Supreme Council, aiming to prevent information pollution.