Headless, Limbless Body In Istanbul Trash Can Sparks Outrage, Protests; 3 Held

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News18•25-01-2026, 18:36
Headless, Limbless Body In Istanbul Trash Can Sparks Outrage, Protests; 3 Held
- •A woman's headless and limbless body was discovered in a trash bin in Istanbul's Sisli district, wrapped in a sheet.
- •The victim was identified as a 37-year-old woman from Uzbekistan; her head and legs were missing from the scene.
- •Police detained two Uzbek nationals at Istanbul Airport and a third suspect locally in connection with the gruesome discovery.
- •The incident has ignited widespread anger and protests from women's rights groups in Istanbul and Ankara.
- •Organizations like Feminists Against Femicide are demanding action against male violence and femicide.
Why It Matters: Discovery of a mutilated body in Istanbul sparks protests against male violence; three suspects arrested.
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