A series of detentions have been carried out in connection with the Gülistan Doku investigation. Twelve individuals have been identified as being subject to questioning or detention orders, spanning multiple cities across Turkey.
Details of Those Detained
Those currently in focus include Zeinal Abakarov, identified as Gülistan Doku’s boyfriend, and his mother, Cemile Yücer, and his stepfather, Engin Yücer, all residing in Alanya. Mustafa Türkay Sonel, the son of Tuncay Sonel, who was the Tunceli Governor at the time of the incident and is currently an Inspector for the Ministry of Interior, was detained in Istanbul Ataşehir.
Further individuals implicated are Uğurcan Açıkgöz, from Antalya Merkez, noted as a close friend of Mustafa Türkay Sonel and present in camera footage; Erdoğan Elaldı, formerly of the Tunceli İl Özel İdare, also from Antalya Merkez; Gökhan Ertok, a former police officer based in Ankara, who had contact with the Governor and his security detail; Savaş Gültürk and Süleyman Önal, both responsible for university camera systems in Elazığ and Tunceli respectively; Celal Altaş and Nurşen Arıkan, both from Tunceli; and Şükrü Eroğlu, who served as the security detail for the then-Tunceli Governor Tuncay Sonel, and is currently located in İzmir.

The detentions approach as the investigation into the Gülistan Doku case continues. Further inquiries and legal proceedings will follow as authorities gather more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zeinal Abakarov?
Zeinal Abakarov is identified as Gülistan Doku’s boyfriend and resides in Alanya.
What is Mustafa Türkay Sonel’s connection to the case?
Mustafa Türkay Sonel is the son of Tuncay Sonel, who was the Tunceli Governor during the relevant period, and was detained in Istanbul Ataşehir.
Where are the other individuals being held or questioned?
Individuals are being questioned or detained in locations including Alanya, Antalya Merkez, Ankara, Elazığ, İzmir, and Tunceli.
What implications might this development have for the ongoing investigation and the pursuit of justice in this case?
