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Dilan Çıtak, Daughter of Turkish Music Icon İbrahim Tatlıses, Leads Police on Chase in Bodrum; Officers Fire Warning Shots
Bodrum, Turkey – Dilan Çıtak, the daughter of renowned Turkish singer İbrahim Tatlıses, was involved in a dramatic incident in Bodrum today when she reportedly drove her vehicle towards police officers who had issued a stop warning. The situation escalated, leading law enforcement to fire shots into the air to bring her vehicle to a halt.
The event unfolded this afternoon on Atatürk Boulevard in Konacık, near the New Hospital Junction. Çıtak was reportedly observed driving in a manner that endangered traffic safety, prompting police to attempt to stop her vehicle. Authorities intended to inspect her driver’s licence and vehicle registration.
According to reports, when police officers attempted to halt her van, Çıtak did not comply with the “stop” command and instead accelerated her vehicle towards the officers as she tried to evade them. In response to her actions, police drew their weapons and ordered Çıtak to exit the vehicle. Even after officers fired shots into the air,Çıtak reportedly moved her vehicle again.
The scene drew a significant police presence. After a period, Çıtak exited her vehicle and entered another car.She later returned to her own van and locked herself inside. During the unfolding events, Çıtak was also observed reacting to members of the press present at the scene.
Çıtak was subsequently taken to the police station by officers for further questioning and processing.
This incident highlights the potential dangers faced by law enforcement officers during traffic stops and the legal ramifications of failing to comply with lawful orders. The actions of Dilan Çıtak, a public figure due to her father’s fame, have drawn considerable attention in Bodrum and across Turkish media.