ISIS Militants Kill 3 Police Officers in Turkey

Police raid on suspected IS safe house turns deadly

A coordinated operation by Turkish security forces targeted a house believed to be a Islamic State (ISIS) safe‑house in the southeastern region of the country. The raid quickly devolved into a violent confrontation.

Three police officers were shot dead during the exchange of fire, and another six suspected militants were also killed as the clash intensified.

Authorities reported that the suspects opened fire on the approaching officers, prompting a heavy‑handed response that resulted in the high casualty count. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges Turkey faces in combating extremist networks within its borders.

Local officials have pledged to intensify intelligence‑gathering efforts and to increase security deployments in the area to prevent further attacks by terrorist groups.