A probe is launched at the Prime Minister’s Office of Turkey, and within the framework of the investigation into the recent military coup attempt in the country.

As a result of the probe, a total of 257 employees of the Prime Minister’s Office were dismissed, reported T24.com website of Turkey.

In addition, police confiscated their passports.

A group of military servicemen attempted a coup in Turkey, from late night on July 15 to early morning on July 16, but it failed.

More than 260 people died in the ensuing clashes.