Turkey has detained more than 7,500
suspects involved in the coup plot seeking to oust the government, the
prime minister said on Monday.
“So far 7,543 suspects have been
detained. The numbers may change. It includes 100 police, 6,038
soldiers, 755 judges and prosecutors and 650 civilians,” Binali Yildirim
said. 316 of the detainees have been remanded in custody, he noted.
Giving a new toll, he said 208 people
were killed by the coup bid, including 145 civilians, 60 police and
three soldiers. 1,491 were wounded, he added, In addition, the
authorities have said more than 100 coup plotters were killed.
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