Turkey coup: story in 5 points

People react near a military vehicle during an attempted coup in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Reuters

» Attempted military coup in Turkey

» 42 people killed in clashes in the Turkish capital of Ankara

» President Erdogan vowed that the attempted coup would be put down

» Indian nationals in Turkey : Indian govt urges people to avoid public places and stay indoors. Helpline : Ankara: +905303142203 Istanbul: +905305671095

» If successful, the overthrow of president Tayyip Erdogan, would amount to one of the biggest shifts in power in the MiddEast in years.

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