Istanbul arrests 3 for posting on stadium attack

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Last Updated : Dec 11 2016 | 7:48 PM IST
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office says three people have been detained for social media posts regarding the attack in Istanbul that killed 38 people.
In addition to 13 suspects detained as part of the investigation into the twin bombings, the prosecutor's office said it was investigating any "news, comment or shares on press and social media platforms that attempted to praise terrorism or terrorist organisations, serve terrorist organisations' propaganda, legitimise terrorism or target those who combat terrorism."
The statement noted that three suspects had been detained for this so far and authorities were working to apprehend others.
The car-and suicide-bombing near Istanbul's Besiktas stadium killed mostly police officials, also wounded 155 people and has enraged Turkey's top leadership.

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First Published: Dec 11 2016 | 7:48 PM IST

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