Probe Intensifies in Türkiye Six Years After Gülistan Doku's Disappearance
Six years after university student Gülistan Doku vanished in eastern Türkiye, authorities have intensified the judicial investigation with new procedural steps and suspect interrogations. Thirteen detainees, including Zeinal A., Doku’s former boyfriend, and Mustafa Türkay Sonel, son of a former Tunceli Governor, are undergoing statement-taking procedures in Tunceli. A detention warrant was also issued for Umut Altaş, a close associate of Sonel currently believed to be in the United States. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that the probe is conducted independently by prosecutors without political interference, aiming to resolve the case that has long troubled public conscience. Meanwhile, Doku’s sister, Aygül Doku, alleged that the Altaş family provided key information, including a note implicating Sonel in the killing. She also claimed a detained former police officer admitted to deleting evidence for money. The Tunceli Bar Association is monitoring the case to ensure legal integrity, highlighting the mandatory appointment of defense counsel. This renewed activity marks a significant development in the high-profile disappearance case.
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Probe Intensifies in Türkiye Six Years After Gülistan Doku's Disappearance
Six years after university student Gülistan Doku vanished in eastern Türkiye, authorities have intensified the judicial investigation with new procedural steps and suspect interrogations. Thirteen detainees, including Zeinal A., Doku’s former boyfriend, and Mustafa Türkay Sonel, son of a former Tunceli Governor, are undergoing statement-taking procedures in Tunceli. A detention warrant was also issued for Umut Altaş, a close associate of Sonel currently believed to be in the United States. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that the probe is conducted independently by prosecutors without political interference, aiming to resolve the case that has long troubled public conscience. Meanwhile, Doku’s sister, Aygül Doku, alleged that the Altaş family provided key information, including a note implicating Sonel in the killing. She also claimed a detained former police officer admitted to deleting evidence for money. The Tunceli Bar Association is monitoring the case to ensure legal integrity, highlighting the mandatory appointment of defense counsel. This renewed activity marks a significant development in the high-profile disappearance case.
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