Turkey blames Fethullah Terror Organisation, led by US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, for the coup attempt
The attempted coup in Turkey has roots in India, the country's envoy alleged today.
The Fethullah terror network, blamed for the attempt to overthrow Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan last month, has a network in Indian cities, Turkish consul general Erdal Sabri Ergen told reporters in Mumbai.
"In the aftermath of coup attempt in Turkey, have found some connection in India, Mumbai of perpetrators... Fethullah terror organisation has network worldwide including India. They provide money and support to the overall organisation," the envoy said, adding that he would reveal more later.
"Our Ambassador has informed Indian authorities. We believe the Indian authorities already had that information."
Mr Ergen had earlier said the terror outfit led by US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen controlled a number of educational, cultural, and business organisations in Mumbai and other cities. Turkey has all along blamed Fetullah for the coup and blamed the US for providing him a shelter.
Fethullah has repeatedly denied any knowledge of the coup attempt that took place on July 15.
Turkey declared a state of emergency following the coup attempt that led to 290 deaths, and embarked on a large-scale clampdown on people suspected of ties to Fethullah.
Nearly 16,000 people were detained over suspected links to the failed uprising, and about half of them were arrested and face trial.
Tens of thousands of state employees have also been dismissed for alleged ties to Fethullah, while schools, dormitories and hospitals associated with his movement have been closed down.