Police officer Tayfun Akalan, who served in Van, died after a traffic accident.
Akalan, who served with the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) Branch Directorate in Van, was seriously injured in the crash. He was taken to hospital by medical teams but could not be saved despite all efforts.

Minister Çiftçi offers condolences
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced Akalan's death in a statement. Minister Çiftçi prayed for God's mercy for the police officer and offered condolences to his family, the Turkish Police Organization and the nation, saying, "May our martyr attain a lofty station."
Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş also published a condolence message, praying for God's mercy for Akalan and patience for his family.
Details about how the crash occurred have not yet been disclosed.