Martyred Pilot Tanju Baytekin Commemorated at His Grave
A commemoration program was held at the grave of Pilot Lt. Col. Tanju Baytekin, who was martyred in a helicopter crash in Şırnak, on the anniversary of his martyrdom in Havran.
12 November 2026, 10:30 · Havran Belediyesi
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According to an announcement by the Havran Municipality, Pilot Lt. Col. Tanju Baytekin, who was martyred in a helicopter crash in Şırnak, was commemorated at his grave on the anniversary of his martyrdom. During the program, verses from the Holy Quran were recited and prayers were offered.
District Governor Muhammed Evlice, Mayor Emin Ersoy, district officials, the martyr's family, and his classmates attended the commemoration ceremony. Mayor Ersoy stated that they commemorate the martyrs with mercy and gratitude.