The tragic incident occurred in the Aksaray district. According to the Consulate General of the KR, an argument broke out between two Kyrgyz citizens, which ended with the use of a bladed weapon.
Incident details
During the conflict, one woman inflicted a stab wound on the other. The deceased was identified as N. A., born in 1991. The second participant in the incident was detained by local police.
At this time, Turkish law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident. Consulate representatives are maintaining contact with the Turkish police and the relatives of both parties. The body of the deceased has already been sent back to her homeland.
Context
The incident occurred in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, which had a population of over 15.6 million as of 2023.
