Some civilian groups, police and soldiers tortured and killed people who were allegedly stealing.
Ahmet Güreşçi and Sabri Güreşçi were taken into custody by the gendarmerie in the Büyükburç District following a raid on their house. Ahmet Güreşçi was brought to the hospital from the police station. He died in the hospital.
Other people taken into custody, told lawyers that Ahmet and Sabri Güreşçi were tortured by the gendarmerie, and that they suffered fractures in their ribs and wounds on their faces. In addition, the gendarmes threatened the detainees with rape.