The Turkish army launched an operation in the countryside of Bitlis province after the declaration of a curfew in 10 villages and hamlets. Three people were detained in house raids in a village.
A curfew was declared in 10 villages and hamlets in the Hizan district of Bitlis at 21:00 on Sunday (July 2). The curfew that will remain in force until a further notice covers the settlements of Bilgili, Akunus (Yaylacık), Govan (Sarıbal), Lanilan (Yeniçay), Xulepur (Yolbilen), Kekulan (Çalışkanlar), Sureh (Gedik), Pertavan (Akyazı), Kuran (Erencik) and Ureh (Otluk).
According to Mezopotamya agency (MA), the Turkish army has launched a large-scale operation in the areas affected by the curfew. Reports are coming through of sporadic clashes in the operation area, with the fighting reportedly intensifying in the rural areas of Xûlepûr.
Access to and from the affected settlements has been banned and houses in the village of Xûlepûr have been stormed in the early morning hours.
According to reports, three residents of the Xûlepûr village were taken into custody and are currently held at the District Gendarmerie Command.
