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The convoy of main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was stuck in an armed clash between suspects and police in northeastern province of Artvin on Thursday.
The CHP delegation and chairman Kılıçdaroğlu are unharmed in the incident, reports said.
The convoy was headed to Artvin's Ardanuç district from Şavşat district, and was attacked near Yanıklı village.
Kılıçdaroğlu was first kept in his vehicle as part of a precautionary measure against security threats, and was then transferred to a secure area with armored vehicles.
According to CHP sources, the convoy was not directly attacked but was caught between clashes on their way.
Later on, the Governor of Artvin Muhterem İnce was quoted as saying the clashes took place after security forces foiled a rocket attack attempt against the convoy.
Kılıçdaroğlu's guards immediately responded to fire, reports said.
Military helicopters have reportedly been requested to the region.
Early on Thursday, CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu arrived in Kars province by plane and came to Artvin's Şavşat district with his convoy to address the people.
Police is currently looking for the perpetrators of the attack.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called CHP chairman to express sympathy and receive information on how the incident took place, while Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş condemned the attack.
Source - Daily Sabah
