Seventeen suspects linked to Sunday’s terrorist attack on Istiklal Avenue in central Istanbul were arrested by a court order early Friday, according to Anadolu Agency.

They include Syrian national Ahlam al-Bashir — the PKK terrorist who confessed to planting the bomb.

The suspects’ statements had been taken earlier by the 3rd and 4th Istanbul Criminal Court of Peace.

Also, three of the suspects were released on bail.

Earlier, 49 suspects who were transferred to the courthouse after completing procedures at the police station were questioned by 29 public prosecutors at the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Following deposition proceedings, the prosecutor’s office referred 17 suspects to the court for remanding in custody, including Al-Bashir.

The prosecutor’s office deported 29 suspects.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency