UPDATE - Türkiye arrests member of PKK's branch in Austria

UPDATES WITH MORE INFO ON TERRORIST

By Esra Tekin

ISTANBUL (AA) – Turkish security forces arrested a member of the PKK terrorist organization’s branch in Austria, said security sources on Saturday.

Hidir Korkut was tracked down and arrested on July 22 as he entered Türkiye in a joint operation by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and the Izmir Security Directorate.

Korkut was actively involved in terror planning and sabotage operations while residing in Austria.

He was detained and later formally arrested after appearing before a local court judge.

In its 40-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK— listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and EU — has been responsible for the deaths of more than 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.​​​​​​​