Political operation in Istanbul: 8 taken into custody 2019-08-23 10:10:01 NEWS DESK - Late last night an operation has been carried out in Istanbul against the HDP. At least 8 people have been taken into custody. An operation has been carried out last night in Istanbul.    The houses of HDP co-chairs in Pendik, Bayrampasa and Besiktas have been searched.   Pendik and Bayrampaşa co-chairs were taken into custody, while Besiktas co-chair was not detained as  he was not at home.   Police also carried out raids at the homes of other HDP provincial executives.