2,745 Judges and 5 members of high judiciary court too have been removed - according to Turkish media.
Turkey's state news agency Anadolu and the NTV news channel both report that 2,745 judges were fired across the country on Saturday.
The decision was taken by the body overseeing judges and prosecutors - the meeting was reportedly held to discuss disciplinary measures against those suspected of having links with alleged coup plotter Fetullah Gulen.
Turkish media are widely reporting two men as having orchestrated the attempted coup.
One of these is General Akin Ozturk, the former commander of the Turkish Air Force, who retired from the military in August 2015, but who continued to serve as a member of the Supreme Military Council.
The second indvidual is Lieutenant-General Metin Iyidil, the Combat and Support Training commander of the Land Forces Training and Doctrine Command.
Turkey's state news agency Anadolu and the NTV news channel both report that 2,745 judges were fired across the country on Saturday.
The decision was taken by the body overseeing judges and prosecutors - the meeting was reportedly held to discuss disciplinary measures against those suspected of having links with alleged coup plotter Fetullah Gulen.
Turkish media are widely reporting two men as having orchestrated the attempted coup.
One of these is General Akin Ozturk, the former commander of the Turkish Air Force, who retired from the military in August 2015, but who continued to serve as a member of the Supreme Military Council.
The second indvidual is Lieutenant-General Metin Iyidil, the Combat and Support Training commander of the Land Forces Training and Doctrine Command.
A Coup attempt by a faction of the Turkish armed forces which led 161 people dead, and led to 3000 soldiers been arrested is over, says Turkish Prime Minister - Binali Yidirim.
He made this known in a televised address. He also pointed out that it was a "black stain for democracy" and plotters will "face justice they deserve". More than 160 people are dead, 1,440 are wounded and some 2,800 soldiers are under arrest, says Mr Yildirim.
It follows reports of explosions and gunfire in Ankara and Istanbul overnight as the coup unfolded
President Erdogan made a televised address, urging opposition to the uprising and calling it "treason"
Mass arrests after failed Turkey coup.
More images from the coup effect
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