The co-mayor of the Altınova town, in Korkut district of Muş, was removed from office and taken into custody after the AKP-MHP government seized the HDP-run municipality through the appointment of a trustee on May 15.

The co-mayor, Casim Budak, was referred to court yesterday after the finalization of procedures at the police department.

Budak has been remanded in custody for allegedly “spreading propaganda for an illegal organization” and sent to Muş E Type Closed Prison.