69 relatives of prisoners released from custody

69 relatives of prisoners, who were taken into custody while holding a march in Kadıköy yesterday, have been released from custody today.

Istanbul - Yesterday, the relatives of prisoners held a march in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district to demand the release of sick prisoners and the prisoners, who are not released despite having completed their sentences on the 39th week of their Justice Watch. However, police attacked them and forcibly detained 69 relatives of prisoners.

The detained people were taken to the Istanbul Security Directorate in Vatan Street. After being questioned at the security directorate for hours, they were transferred to hospitals in Bayrampaşa, Eyüp, Kağıthane, Gaziosmanpaşa, Bağcılar and Avcılar for health control. The detained people have been released this morning.