Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Urfa Haliliye district co-chair Müslüm Arslan was stopped by the police and was taken into custody and told he had to "give a statement".

According to information received, Arslan was taken into custody on the grounds of a previous lawsuit file.

Arslan was taken to Urfa courthouse and his detention period was extended for 2 days. He was then taken to Urfa Provincial Police Department.