New Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç was attacked with a knife

The incident took place on August 8 in Karataş District. An argument broke out between New Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç and Seydi Ahmet Keleş, who reportedly resigned from his post as CHP Oğuzeli District Chairman and from his party and joined the established New Party. The discussion quickly turned into a fight. During the fight, Seydi Ahmet Keleş stabbed Meriç and ran away. Police and medical teams were dispatched to the address after the surrounding people reported it to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Meriç received first aid at the scene and was taken to Gaziantep City Hospital. Meriç, whose intestines were damaged by the knife blow he received, underwent surgery.

Seydi Ahmet Keleş and his son Hakan Keleş, who were detained regarding the incident, were arrested. A.C., E.D. and private security guard R.Ç. He was released on condition of judicial control.

The family of Melih Meriç, who was previously stated to be in good health after the surgery, requested a transfer to Istanbul Koç University Hospital. Thereupon, an ambulance plane affiliated with the Ministry of Health took Meriç from Gaziantep Airport to Istanbul.