Galip Balkar, the Turkish Ambassador to Yugoslavia, was ambushed and assassinated by two Armenian terrorists in Central Belgrade. His chauffeur, Necati Kayer, was shot in the stomach. As the two assailants fled from the scene, they were chased by Yugoslav citizens. One of the terrorists shot and wounded a Yugoslav colonel, and in turn was shot and apprehended by a plain clothes policeman. The second terrorist opened fire on civilians who were chasing him and killed a young student, and wounded a young girl. The JCAG claimed responsibility for the attack. The two terrorists, Kirkor Levonian and Raffi Elbekian, were tried and sentenced by the Yugoslav authorities.
Galip Balkar, the Turkish Ambassador to Yugoslavia, was ambushed and assassinated by two Armenian terrorists in Central Belgrade. His chauffeur, Necati Kayer, was shot in the stomach. As the two assailants fled from the scene, they were chased by Yugoslav citizens. One of the terrorists shot and wounded a Yugoslav colonel, and in turn was shot and apprehended by a plain clothes policeman. The second terrorist opened fire on civilians who were chasing him and killed a young student, and wounded a young girl. The JCAG claimed responsibility for the attack. The two terrorists, Kirkor Levonian and Raffi Elbekian, were tried and sentenced by the Yugoslav authorities.
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