Senior general among 52 troops arrested in west Turkey

17.07.2016 [12:01]
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Baku, July 17, AZERTAC

More than 50 senior army officers linked to Friday’s military coup attempt were arrested in the western province of Denizli early Sunday, a security source said, according to Anadolu Agency.

Those under arrest included Maj. Gen. Ozhan Ozbakir, commander of the Denizli garrison and the 11th Commando Brigade, the source said on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

The 52 arrested were taken to Izmir province. Around 3,000 military personnel have been arrested over alleged involvement in the coup. Twenty pro-coup soldiers, including senior officers, were killed in the attempt to overthrow the government.

Senior general among 52 troops arrested in west Turkey

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