Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootings

Turkish police have detained 162 people accused of posting controversial content online about two deadly school shootings that took place this week.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek accused accounts of sharing footage of the incidents, spreading content capable of creating fear and praising crime.

At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school in the country’s south-east on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a shooting at another school in the city of Kahramanmaras on Wednesday.

Hundreds have gathered near the city’s main mosque for the funerals of the young victims, which are being held on Thursday.

One victim has been identified as 10-year-old Zeynep. Her uncle, Mahmut, told the BBC that she was a clever girl who respected others. He said: “Now she is an angel, she flew away.”

He said he wanted more protection in schools following the attack.

The aunt of another victim, Shura, told the BBC she had learned that her 10-year-old niece had been killed when her name was read out on the news.

Read more: BBC News