ISTANBUL, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed, and seven others were injured on Wednesday when an assailant targeted those around them in Türkiye's eastern Bingol province, local officials announced.
According to a statement from the governorate, the incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. local time (1030 GMT) in the Bahcelievler neighborhood. It said the assailant attacked around him with a knife.
In a separate statement, the provincial police department said the attacker was under the influence of substance abuse and was detained and put into custody.
The police added that a comprehensive investigation has been launched into the incident.
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