Tosun murder case: Father and brother in custody

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WAN - Fehim Tosun, whose body lay at the scene of the murder for four days, was laid to rest this evening in the Elbês neighbourhood. Tosun’s father and brother have also been taken into custody. 

 
The body of Fehim Tosun, who lived in the Elbês neighbourhood on the Iranian border in the Elbak (Başkale) district of Wan (Van) and was shot in the head and killed four days ago, was brought yesterday. 
 
The body was first taken to the police station in Xanik village and then brought to the Van Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) late last night for a post-mortem. Following the post-mortem, the body was handed over to the family today. The body was laid to rest in the Elbês neighbourhood this evening. 
 
FATHER AND BROTHER IN CUSTODY
 
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Tosun’s father and brother have been in custody since last night.
 
Previously, statements had also been taken from Tosun’s wife, brother and a cousin.
 
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