Turkey's deadly military coup attempt: As it happened

Turkey military coup an act of treason and those responsible will pay heavily, says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

There are at least 148 Indian children and 38 officials in Trapzon in Turkey and they are all safe. They will start returning in batches from 18th July, says Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says all units, personnel in Turkey safe after coup attempt.

At least 754 members of armed forces detained across Turkey following failed military coup attempt, says media report.

Turkey has asked neighbouring Greece to extradite eight coup plotters who fled across the border in a military helicopter, Ankara's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tells Turkish television.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hails the mass turnout of Turks on the streets overnight which played a critical role in thwarting a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says 161 dead in Turkey coup attempt.

Turkish PM denounced a bid by a group in the military to topple his government as a "black stain" on Turkish democracy. "The night of July 15, Friday is a black stain on Turkish democracy," Yildirim said.

Turkish military chief rescued after being held during coup bid, says official.

Turkish Parliament convenes extraordinary session after coup attempt.

90 dead, 1,154 wounded in Turkey coup attempt, says state news agency. The report further states that nearly 200 soldiers at the military Headquarter surrender.

U chiefs Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker backs Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s government and urged a "swift return" to normal after a coup attempt.

Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric and former ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, denies being behind the attempted coup in Turkey and condemned it "in the strongest terms".

Latest AFP report says that at least 60 have died and 336 people arrested across Turkey.

New acting Army chief of staff appointed after coup bid, says Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

General Umit Dundar, commander of the First Army, has been appointed as acting chairman of chief of staff.

Turkish F-16s launch air strikes against tanks outside palace, says Presidential source.

Turkish coup soldiers in Istanbul surrender on Bosphorus bridge, reports further say. 

Turkish President Erdorgan urges supporters to remain in public squares until situation returns to normal. 

There is still a small disturbance in Ankara, hopefully it will be overcome soon, says Erdogan.

Jet drops bomb near Turkish presidential palace in Ankara, reports say.

Reuters quotes a senior Turkey official saying that rebel soldiers have been warned they will be shot down if they attempt to use more military aircraft.

Istanbul airport under control of soldiers loyal to government: Senior Turkish official.

India appeals to two sides for respecting the electoral mandate and avoid bloodshed.

We hv been closely following the dev's in #Turkey India calls upon all sides 2 support democracy & mandate of the ballot, & avoid bloodshed.

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 16, 2016

 The Indian embassy in Turkey has advised all Indians in Turkey to avoid public places and remain indoors.

Indian nationals living in or visiting Turkey should stay indoors. Indians req assist, pls call +90 530 3142203

— India in Turkey (@IndianEmbassyTR) July 15, 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he did not know the whereabouts of Turkey`s top general after an attempted coup.

Forty-two people, 17 of them police and others civilians, killed in Ankara, NTV reports, citing the chief prosecutor`s office in the capital`s Golbasi district.

I'm with my people. I'm not going anywhere: Turkey President Erdogan #TurkeyCoup

— ANI (@ANI_news) 16 July 2016

Turkey PM orders military to shoot down aircraft hijacked by coup plotters - AFP

Turkey's Erdogan says coup 'treason', blames Gulen supporters - AFP

Erdogan says he doesn't know whereabouts of Turkey army chief - AFP

Turkey PM says more than 120 arrested over coup attempt - AFP

Erdogan says his hotel on Turkey's Aegean coast bombed after he left

Minority in our military forces targeted integrity and unity of Turkey: Turkey President Erdogan

— ANI (@ANI_news) 16 July 2016

Erdogan says he doesn't know whereabouts of Turkey army chief - AFP

Satellite agency Turksat's Ankara campus bombed after evacuation: Turkey Media #TurkeyCoup

— ANI (@ANI_news) 16 July 2016

Turkey's Erdogan appears among crowds in Istanbul after coup attempt - Reuters 

"No power is above the national will," declared President Erdogan outside Istanbul airport - Reuters 

Witnesses say two more explosions hit Turkey parliament - Reuters

Latest report suggests that the police and military are exchanging fire in Istanbul's Taksim square. Large explosion heard.

EU chiefs urge 'swift return' to constitution in Turkey - AFP

Turkish official says Erdogan's plane landing in Istanbul - Reuters

Turkish PM says this was act of rebellion by movement loyal to US based cleric Fethullah Gulen - Reuters 

'Situation largely under control' after Turkey coup attempt: PM

Turkey's MIT spy agency says situation 'back to normal' after coup attempt: spokesman, reports AFP

Bomb blasts reported in Istanbul and Ankara - Reuters 

Turkish parliament in Ankara hit by bombing: state news agency, reports AFP.

The Indian Embassy in Turkey has adviced Indian nationals to stay indoors.

Indian nationals living in or visiting Turkey should stay indoors. Indians req assist, pls call +90 530 3142203

— India in Turkey (@IndianEmbassyTR) 15 July 2016

The British Embassy in Turkey has updated the travel advice.

A Foreign Office Spokeswoman said: We are concerned by events unfolding in Ankara&Istanbul. Our Embassy is monitoring the situation closely.

— British Embassy (@UKinTurkey) 15 July 2016

Updated #Turkey #TravelAdvice https://t.co/DsZUtcCxYx

— British Embassy (@UKinTurkey) 15 July 2016

The US Embassy in Turkey has asked American nationals to take shelter in place and not make attempts to go to US Embassy or Consulates at this time.

Continue to shelter in place in #Turkey. Do not attempt to go to US Embassy or Consulates at this time. https://t.co/Mq4E06DCZM

— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) 15 July 2016

Flights have been diverted or cancelled as military coup attempt unfolds.

President Obama spoke to the Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss the Turkey coup issue.

.@POTUS & @JohnKerry agreed all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected Gov't of Turkey, show restraint, avoid violence.

— Department of State (@StateDept) 15 July 2016

US President Barack Obama urges support for 'democratically-elected' Turkish government, reports AFP.

17 police officers killed in Turkey coup attempt: AFP quotes state news agency

Turkish F-16s shoot down helicopter carrying 'coup plotters': NTV television, reports AFP

Turkey military opens fire on crowds in Istanbul, casualties: AFP photographer

Turkish troops launch coup with soldiers taking to streets of Ankara and Istanbul - AFP

Turkish military helicopters open fire at national intelligence HQ, two loud explosion heard in center of Ankara - Reuters witnesses

Social media access restricted in Turkey, internet monitoring groups say

Tanks open fire around Turkish parliament building; gunfire heard at Istanbul airport - Reuters witnesses

Military helicopter opens fire over Turkish capital Ankara - Reuters witness

Turkish state broadcaster TRT goes off air - Reuters 

EU calls for 'restraint and respect for democratic institutions' in Turkey

Strong explosion heard in Turkish capital Ankara: AFP

Erdogan vows 'coup' plotters will not succeed.

President Erdogan denounces 'attempt' by minority inside army, urges people to take to the streets.

Turkish military declares martial law and curfew: reports

Moscow calls on Turkey to avoid all 'bloodshed', reports AFP.

Turkish military says it has assumed power over Turkey, in what prime minister has termed an illegal act.

Turkey's top general 'held hostage' at military HQ: state agency, reports AFP.

Turkish military tanks deployed outside Ataturk airport in Istanbul: TV, reports AFP