As a result of a powerful explosion in the Turkish city of Istanbul, 6 people were killed and many were injured.
According to Turkish media, the explosion took place on Istiqlal Street in Istanbul's Taksim Square. The explosion was apparently a suicide.
Rescue operations are ongoing at the blast site, it has been confirmed that 6 people died and 53 were injured in the blast.
According to Turkish media, the number of casualties is expected to increase.
The governor of Istanbul has confirmed that 6 deaths have occurred in the explosion, while 53 are injured, 11 of whom are in serious condition.
A large number of tourists were present at the time of the blast and since it was a Sunday, there was a rush of tourists at Bisik Square.
A CCTV video of the time of the blast has also emerged, in which it can be seen that a large number of tourists were present at the scene and chaos spread after the blast.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned the Istanbul blast and said that those responsible for the heinous attack are being sought.
Turkish Vice President Fouad Oktay says that there was a suicide bombing in Istanbul, which was carried out by a woman.
Suspect of explosion in Istanbul arrested, Kurdish organization involved
The accused of the explosion in the city of Istanbul, Turkey, was arrested.
According to the Turkish Interior Minister, the suspect had planted a bomb on Istanbul's Istiklal Street, while the Turkish Minister has blamed the Kurdistan Workers' Party for the attack. Before that, the Turkish President had blamed the woman for the attack.
The Ministry of Interior of Turkey says that a little girl was also killed in the Istanbul bombing.
According to the Interior Ministry, the Kurdish terrorist organization PKK is involved in the attack.
It should be noted that 6 people were killed and 81 injured in the bomb blast in Istanbul. A large number of tourists were present at the time of the blast and since it was a Sunday, there was a rush of tourists at Bisik Square.
A CCTV video of the time of the blast has also emerged, in which it can be seen that a large number of tourists were present at the scene and chaos spread after the blast.
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