Ulaş Bardakçı (1947 – 19 February 1972) was a Marxist–Leninist

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and a founding member of communist organisation

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Early life and education

He was born Rasih Ulaş Bardakçı in a village of

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, Ankara, but could not complete his studies.

Capture

In May 1971 Ulaş Bardakçı, together with

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and Hüseyin Cevahir, kidnapped Ephraim Elrom, the

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. They demanded the release of their comrades who were imprisoned following the

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. Their demands were not met and Ephraim Elrom was killed by Bardakçı and his comrades. Following the 'Operation Hammer' of security forces to rescue Elrom, Bardakçı was captured and imprisoned.

Escape

Ulaş Bardakçı, along with five other revolutionaries imprisoned with him, escaped from military prison in November 1971 using the tunnel they dug out.

Death

Ulaş Bardakçı's hideout was surrounded by police forces on 19 February 1972. He did not surrender, and he was killed by the police.

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1947 births 1972 deaths Turkish communists Anti-revisionists Turkish People's Liberation Party–Front politicians Turkish revolutionaries Escapees from Turkish detention Fugitives Turkish escapees People from Nevşehir Province {{Turkey-politician-stub

Early life and education

Capture

Escape

Death

See also

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