July 15 Coup Attempt Erhan Dündar

Erhan Dündar

Erhan Dündar, who was a 21 year old deaf person, was severely injured by the putschist soldiers on the night of July 15th. He stayed in intensive care at the Çapa Medical Faculty Hospital for 10 days and died a martyr’s death on July 25th.

Dündar, who was the only child of his family, went to resist the putschist soldiers at the Ataturk Airport first and then went to Sultangazi, Istanbul.

Dündar, who was a disabled person from Malataya, first went to the Ataturk Airport with his father. He and his father were severely injured by putschist soldiers after returning to Sultangazi after 03:00 AM in front of the Baştabya Barracks in Sultangazi, Istanbul.

Dündar fought for his life for 10 days but died a martyr’s death on July 25th. The martyr was buried in the Edirnekapı Martyrs’ Graveyard after the funeral held in the Sultangazi Mosque.

Final farewell to democracy martyr Dündar
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Erhan Dündar, 21, killed by coup soldiers in the Sultangazi district of Istanbul after first going to Atatürk Airport.

Erhan Dündar, 21, killed by coup soldiers in the Sultangazi district of Istanbul after first going to Atatürk Airport.

His funeral took place at Sultançiftliği Central Mosque.

His funeral took place at Sultançiftliği Central Mosque.

His coffin was wrapped in a Turkish flag and brought to the funeral from the Forensic Medicine Institution.

His coffin was wrapped in a Turkish flag and brought to the funeral from the Forensic Medicine Institution.

Along with his family and friends, Istanbul Deputy Halis Dalkılıç, Sultangazi Mayor Cahit Altunay and many other people attended his funeral.

Along with his family and friends, Istanbul Deputy Halis Dalkılıç, Sultangazi Mayor Cahit Altunay and many other people attended his funeral.

The Sultangazi district mufti performed the funeral prayer. After the funeral, Dündar’s body was buried in Edirnekapı Martyrs Cemetery.

The Sultangazi district mufti performed the funeral prayer. After the funeral, Dündar’s body was buried in Edirnekapı Martyrs Cemetery.

Final farewell to democracy martyr Dündar
Erhan Dündar, 21, killed by coup soldiers in the Sultangazi district of Istanbul after first going to Atatürk Airport. His funeral took place at Sultançiftliği Central Mosque.

What motivated the people to take to the streets?
What motivated the people to take to the streets?
During the July 15 coup attempt, 92 of the 248 martyrs went out to the streets after the call of President Erdoğan. After the critical call of the president, the streets were filled.