Burhan Özevli, member of Van's DBP-held Saray District Municipal Council, has been found dead in his car after his leave from Maraş province.

Özevli drove from Van to Maraş province with his car on January 13. When he talked to his family on January 19, he said he had left Maraş and was on his way back to Van.

Özevli family received no news from him since, upon which they reported the situation to Van provincial police headquarters.

It has been learned that Özevli was found dead in his car within the boundaries of Maraş last night. The cause of his death will be brought to light with a post-mortem examination.