20 July 2016•Update: 20 July 2016
By Cankut Tasdan
ANKARA
Two alleged pro-coup soldiers, who were both injured and detained after Friday’s failed deadly coup attempt, escaped in Ankara from the hospital they were being treated in on Wednesday, police sources said.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media, sources said the wounded staff captain Sadik K. and gendarmerie lieutenant Ismail D. escaped the Gulhane Military Hospital in Ankara were they were being treated.
Police have launched an investigation for their capture, sources said.
The fugitive soldiers’ personal identify information has been sent to all security units across Turkey.
Friday's coup attempt saw rogue elements of the Turkish military try to overthrow the country's democratically elected government.
Turkey's government has said the attempted coup was organized by followers of U.S.-based preacher Fetullah Gulen, who is accused of a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through supporters within Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police and judiciary, forming what is commonly known as the parallel state.
The failed coup left at least 240 people martyred, including 62 police officers, five soldiers and 173 civilians. Approximately 1,500 people were injured.
*Hatice Kesgin contributed to this report from Ankara.
