In the indictment concerning 132 high-ranking officers, 55 of whom were under arrest as of 2017, details emerged about their involvement in the 2016 coup attempt orchestrated by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).
These personnel were allegedly responsible for organizing the coup on the European Side of Istanbul and held a meeting at the 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command in Esenler.
[5] The brigade played a central role during the coup attempt, with armored vehicles being deployed to key locations such as Atatürk Airport and Vatan Avenue.
[6] The indictment included details reflected in the crime scene's camera footage, providing crucial evidence of the events that transpired at the brigade command.
[7][8] A 130-hectare section of military land in Istanbul, home to the 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command, was allocated to TÜRGEV (Turkish Youth and Education Service Foundation) to build a university.