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Authorities in Türkiye have revealed new developments in the investigation of the 8-year-old Turkish girl's murder.
Narin Guran's disappearance captivated the nation for nearly three weeks before her body was found on Sept. 8 in a sack, concealed under stones and leaves, in a stream in Diyarbakir province. Recent footage and forensic analysis have further implicated members of her family.
Several family members, including Narin’s uncle Salim Guran, her mother Yuksel Guran, and her older brother Enes Guran, remain in custody.
Investigators discovered Narin Guran’s DNA in Salim’s car, leading to his arrest. His associate, Nevzat Bahtiyar, confessed to hiding the body, stating that Salim threatened him:
Newly revealed footage from a "Sahin Gozu" (Eagle Eye) military surveillance camera has shown how Bahtiyar, on the day Narin Guran disappeared, drove his car to the stream where her body was later found.
This revelation has tightened the investigation, with the authorities focusing on the movements of other family members involved in the cover-up.
While the investigation intensifies, the Guran family has hired 12 lawyers to file 415 lawsuits against individuals who criticized the family on social media. These lawsuits have drawn criticism, with many accusing the family of attempting to shift focus from the ongoing investigation.
Public outrage continues to grow, especially among activists highlighting the broader issue of violence against women and children in Türkiye. This year alone, 14 girls have been murdered, often by male relatives.
Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc assured the public that those responsible for Narin’s murder will be held accountable.
"We will ensure that the truth is fully uncovered and that those who killed our precious girl face the harshest penalties allowed by law," he said in a recent press conference.
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