Group behind failed Turkey coup has 'infiltrated' India

Turkey’s Foreign Minister alleges the organisation has done so through associations and schools in the country

New Delhi: Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO), blamed for last month’s failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has "infiltrated" India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj. Pic/PTI

Asserting that FETO is "secretive transnational criminal network" with presence around the world, Cavusoglu said, "Unfortunately, FETO has also infiltrated India through associations and schools."

In an interview to PTI after holding talks with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj, Causoglu also said, "I have already taken up this issue with my counterpart." The visiting minister said, "In all countries where FETO has a presence, we ask them to take immediate actions to remove them from their territories."

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Indian side is "sensitive" to Turkish concerns and Indian security agencies were "looking into" Ankara’s demand for closure of associations connected with FETO, which were carrying out illegal activities.

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