Engin Alan

Engin Alan (born 31 March 1945 in Istanbul)[1] is a former Turkish general.

After his retirement he became General Director of the Foundation to Strengthen the Turkish Armed Forces (TSKGV), and was later charged in the Sledgehammer coup plan trials, relating to an alleged 2003 plot.

[2] In the 2011 Turkish general election he was elected to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey representing Istanbul for the Nationalist Movement Party.

A court ruled against releasing Alan so that he could take up his seat.

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