Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack

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Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack

STORY: Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istiklal Avenue and police officers patrolling 2. various of Istanbul local officials 3. various of the street STORYLINE: Istanbul has beefed up security measures after an explosion rocked the city's busiest pedestrian avenue on Nov. 13, leaving six people dead and more than 80 wounded. The number of security officials and undercover police officers patrolling the Istiklal Avenue has increased considerably. Benches and potted trees along the avenue have been removed for security reasons after CCTV cameras revealed that the perpetrator sat on a bench for hours before carrying out the assault. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu inspected the area and talked with the residents about their concerns. Hotels in Istanbul are back at full capacity after temporarily losing some of their clients right after the attack. The avenu

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