Coup attempt by a group within the Turkish army against the President created law and order problem on Friday night. (Source: AP) Coup attempt by a group within the Turkish army against the President created law and order problem on Friday night. (Source: AP)

The Sports Ministry said all 149 Indian athletes participating in the World School Games at Trabzon in Turkey are safe, amid an attempted military coup in that country in which at least 194 people have died.

“I have contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and India’s Ambassador to Turkey and they have confirmed that the 149 athletes participating in the world games in Trabzon area of Turkey are safe,” said sports minister Vijay Goel.

Sports Ministry is in touch with MEA to ensure safe return of Indian team currently in Trabzon, #Turkey for World Schools Gymnasiade. (1/4) — Dept of Sports MYAS (@DOS_MYAS) 16 July 2016

Sports Ministry officials speak to SGFI officials and team officials in Trabzon. (2/4) — Dept of Sports MYAS (@DOS_MYAS) 16 July 2016

Trabzon peaceful. All 148 Indian players and 38 officials safe and taking part in competitions. (3/4) — Dept of Sports MYAS (@DOS_MYAS) 16 July 2016

For any information, B.B.Saxena, Deputy leader of Indian Contingent in Trabzon may be contacted at 00905312131652. (4/4) — Dept of Sports MYAS (@DOS_MYAS) 16 July 2016

Statement released by the Department of Sports further added that they’re in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ensure their safe return.

India are represented by 148 athletes and 38 officials in the Games.

“Landed in Turkey on July 11 for World School Championship, later heard about blasts in Ankara. We’re safe in Trabzon,” said Tamil Selvi one of the athletes to ANI.

WATCH: Stranded Indian athletes in Turkey who went for Int’l School Athletic Competition requests GoI to rescue themhttps://t.co/k3jlcP5NcS — ANI (@ANI_news) 16 July 2016

In a night of turmoil in Turkey’s major cities, an army faction attempted coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but failed.

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