The CCTV footage prompted angry reactions on social media. Several users questioned the suspect’s explanation that the slap was accidental, while others called for strict punishment.
@HaberReport “in his statement, said that he did not intentionally hit the woman and that his arm accidentally struck her”. Just for this statement alone, he deserved life imprisonment for turning the court into a mockery!
— African Elixir (@Elixir_Africa) November 3, 2026
Nevşehir’de sokakta tanımadığı bir kadına tokat atıyor. Kadında işitme kaybı var. Adamın 6 suç kaydı olduğu söyleniyor. Bence bu basit bir darp değil. Bunu yapan da her şeyi yapma potansiyeli var. Uzun yıllar içeriden çıkmasa itirazım olmaz. https://t.co/ibaFqibmCc
— Fırat Günayer (@firatgunayer) November 3, 2026
Some commenters expressed concern about women’s safety in public spaces and criticised the apparent lack of reaction from a person walking alongside the suspect. Others posted violent threats and revenge fantasies against him.
The incident has renewed online debate about violence against women and the need for accountability when such attacks take place in public.