Critical Development in Ebrar Sitesi Case: Governor Allows Investigation into Public Officials
In a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the tragic incident at Ebrar Sitesi in Kahramanmaraş, where 18 blocks collapsed resulting in the loss of at least 1400 lives, a new chapter has unfolded. The Ebrar Sitesi case has been divided into separate trials, with the latest development focusing on the K Block.
The Kahramanmaraş Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, on the 15th of May 2024, requested permission from the Kahramanmaraş Governorate to investigate 11 public officials based on an expert report prepared by Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ). These officials are alleged to have committed crimes of “causing death and injury by negligence, and abuse of power.”
Governor Approves Investigation
Governor Mükerrem Ünlüer of Kahramanmaraş granted permission for the investigation into the public officials involved in the construction process of the Ebrar Sitesi K Block. The individuals under scrutiny include architect Mehmet Dişçeken from the AKP Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, former Deputy Director of Planning Affairs Hacı Mehmet Güner, Director of Planning Affairs and survey engineer Fahri Yiğitoğlu, former construction engineer Fatih Diş, former Deputy Director of Planning Affairs Osman Yaşar Dağıstanlı, former construction engineer Melike Özdemir, engineer Çetin Hurşitoğlu, and former Director of Planning Affairs Zeynel Abidin Şerefoğlu.
Furthermore, it was noted that no investigation permission was granted for construction engineer Ali Özcan Kurt, who passed away on the 12th of February 2023, and architect Sevgi Vural, who passed away on the 3rd of December 2014. The investigation into machinery engineer Hülya Çelik from Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality was also not approved.
Seeking Justice
Fatma Irmak, who lost her family in the tragedy at Ebrar Sitesi K Block, expressed her views on the Governor’s decision to the ANKA News Agency. Irmak stated:
“We have been fighting for the prosecution of all those responsible for the deaths of thousands of people at Ebrar Sitesi, and we will continue this fight. Due to the negligence and abuse of duty by the public officials responsible for ensuring our safety, we had to bury our loved ones. Now, who can we trust? Who can we believe in? All we ask for now is that those responsible be held accountable in a fair manner before the courts.”
Subheadings:
The Tragedy at Ebrar Sitesi
Calls for Accountability and Justice
The Path to Legal Resolution
The Tragedy at Ebrar Sitesi
The collapse of 18 blocks at Ebrar Sitesi in the Şazibey neighborhood of Onikişubat district, Kahramanmaraş, remains one of the most devastating incidents in recent memory. With a death toll of at least 1400 individuals, the repercussions of this tragedy continue to reverberate through the community. Families were torn apart, lives were shattered, and the demand for justice has been unwavering.
Calls for Accountability and Justice
In the aftermath of the Ebrar Sitesi disaster, there has been a resounding call for accountability and justice. The families of the victims, along with concerned citizens, have been vocal in their demands for those responsible to be held answerable for the loss of so many innocent lives. The recent decision by the Governor to allow an investigation into the public officials involved in the construction of the K Block is a step towards fulfilling this demand for justice.
The Path to Legal Resolution
As the legal proceedings surrounding the Ebrar Sitesi case unfold, it is essential to ensure that the process is transparent, thorough, and fair. The investigation into the public officials implicated in the tragedy is a crucial step towards uncovering the truth behind the collapse of the blocks and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. The road to justice may be long and arduous, but it is imperative in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
