Three hidden educational centers opened for children were closed in Kazakhstan
In the city of Atyrau, Kazakhstan, 10 people suspected of involvement in the activities of an extremist group have been detained. According to the country's National Security Committee, the operations of three underground training centers organized for children and teenagers were also stopped.
Three underground educational centers for children closed in Kazakhstan
The press service of the National Security Committee announced this on November 2. The apprehension operations were carried out on October 30 under the coordination of the prosecution authorities within the framework of a pre-trial investigation.
According to the investigation's version, the suspects planned to violently change the foundations of the constitutional system in the region.
They are suspected of creating, leading, and participating in the activities of an extremist group, as well as promoting terrorism and inciting religious hatred.
According to the committee, searches conducted at the suspects' places of residence resulted in the seizure of firearms, drugs, religious items and literature, as well as other physical evidence.
Law enforcement agencies also put an end to the activities of three underground educational centers intended for children and teenagers. The NSC stated that these centers were organized by members of the group under investigation. The report provided no information regarding what was taught in them.
The agency noted that some of the detainees had previously been convicted of terrorism and other crimes. Due to the interests of the investigation, other details of the case were not disclosed.