06/06/2026
A three-year-old girl was safely rescued after her father held her at knifepoint on a balcony window during a tense hostage standoff in Ankara, Türkiye, according to local media reports.
The incident occurred in the Etimesgut district's Piyade Mahallesi, where a domestic dispute reportedly escalated after an argument between the man and his wife. Authorities said the father took his young daughter hostage, holding a knife while standing with her at a balcony window and threatening to harm her.
Police, medical teams, and Special Operations units quickly arrived at the scene and spent hours trying to negotiate with the suspect. Despite repeated efforts to resolve the situation peacefully, the man reportedly refused to surrender.
With concerns growing for the child's safety, Special Operations officers launched an intervention. The girl was successfully rescued without suffering any injuries.
The father was shot during the operation and taken to hospital for treatment. Officials have not yet released further details regarding his condition.
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