Mehmet Kanıt, who was released from Patnos L Type Closed Prison after 30 years, was welcomed by people in his hometown of Silopi (Silopiya).

Kanıt was picked up by his family from in front of the prison, and brought to his hometown, where he was welcomed by the Federation of Associations for Solidarity and Assistance with Families of Prisoners (TUHAD-FED), the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Şirnak provincial and district organizations, Silopi Municipality co-mayor, municipal council members, and many other people.

Kanıt greeted each person who welcomed him in front of his family home.