Post by tek on Jan 19, 2022 7:43:48 GMT
It may sound weird but it is true.
Gömleksiz Köprüsü (Bridge of/over Shirt-less (or Cover-less)) constructed in 1936 was damaged during the flood the area suffered in 1978 and got out of service. A number of days ago, the gendarme officials realized the remainders of the bridge were wiped off, checked out the security cameras around, and found out that a scrap dealer had packed every block away using two heavy machineries and trucks.
It came out in the inquisition that they did not do the operation secretly. Locals around were aware of the 4-day clearing work however since they thought it was some work carried out by the authorities, they did not report it.
It is also reported that the alleged criminal was so dull and dizzy that they attempted to turn the public property to their personal cash even though their application to recycle the remainders to regain the irons had been rejected.
70 tons of iron is said they regained and sold for approximately USD 35,000.
Links:
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Image: Google Photo nearby by Hüseyin Tunçel shows its peaceful view
