Istanbul. Four people were killed in a bomb blast in Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, on Sunday evening, while 38 people were injured in an incident in Istiklal shopping street. The blast took place around 4:15 p.m. A large number of people were present here at that time.
According to media reports, there were serial blasts in Istiklal 7 years ago in 2015-16. The Islamic State (ISIS) group then claimed responsibility for these attacks. Some media reports claimed that this was a fidayeen attack and that the Turkish terrorist organization Taskim was behind it. This group has been demanding separation from Turkey.
Istanbul Governor Eli Yerlikaya said in a conversation with the local channel TRT – some people have died. The number cannot be said yet. We are treating it as a terrorist attack. We have prohibited sharing footage of the incident on social media, as it may affect the investigation. Locals shared the video of the explosion on social media. A sudden explosion can be seen on a crowded street. This has created panic among the people. A video of the aftermath of the blast has also been released, in which many people are seen lying injured on the streets.
As soon as the information about the explosion was received, the ambulance, fire brigade, and police reached the spot. Turkish TV channels are not showing pictures of the explosion. The police have sealed off the entire area. Individuals or journalists are not allowed to go to the scene. As it was a holiday on Sunday, Istiklal was crowded. It is also a favorite place for domestic and foreign tourists. The surrounding area is surrounded by avenues, shops, and restaurants. In this case, the damage can be high. However, the nearby Kasimpasa police station has not given any information in this regard.
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