Hanifi Zengin, Known for His Harsh Crackdowns on Journalists and Protesters, Has Been Promoted to the Rank of First Class Police Chief.

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Muhammet Hanifi Zengin, who gained prominence in Istanbul's Security Branch Directorate for his handling of protests targeting women and journalists, has been promoted to the rank of First Class Police Chief.

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Muhammet Hanifi Zengin, who came to prominence for his "harsh interventions" against protesters and journalists while serving as the head of the Istanbul Security Branch Directorate, has been promoted to the rank of First Class Police Chief in the General Directorate of Security's 2026 general appointment list.