The man who attacked her was alleged to have shouted “those who wear shorts must die” during the incident.
Women's rights campaigners took to the streets in Istanbul on Sunday afternoon to protest after a woman riding a bus was allegedly kicked in the face for wearing shorts.
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Ayşegül Terzi — a 23-year-old nurse — was standing at the back of a public bus travelling through Istanbul when she was allegedly verbally and physically assaulted by 35-year-old security guard Abdullah Çakıroğlu on Sept. 12.
The attack was captured in CCTV footage. According to local media, he was heard saying “those who wear shorts must die!”
Terzi – who was left with bruises on her face after the incident – said three men stepped in and attempted to stop the attack.
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