DHAKA: The Turkish government has dismissed 350 police officers in the capital Ankara in connection with an anti-corruption operation, reports say.

The sackings took place overnight, with 250 people - mostly from outside the city - appointed to replace them, reports BBC.

Hundreds of police have been dismissed or reassigned across the country since last month`s corruption investigation.

The prime minister has accused the police and judiciary of orchestrating a probe against his government.

BDST: 1417 HRS, JAN 07, 2014
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