BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS) said on Saturday that it has detained a suspect involved in planning a terrorist attack targeting one of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, Trends reported. The arrest is part of a broader investigation into an underground group suspected of international terrorism.
According to the SCNS, the detained individual is a Kyrgyz citizen linked to an international terrorist organization. The suspect was reportedly apprehended while coordinating activities through covert accounts on the Telegram messaging app. The committee has not released the suspect’s name or specific details about the planned attack or the terrorist group involved.
The arrest marks a significant development in Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to combat terrorism and underscores the country’s commitment to addressing threats to regional security. The SCNS has said that the investigation is ongoing and involves collaboration with partner intelligence agencies.
Authorities are working to uncover further details about the terrorist network, including identifying additional members and understanding the full scope of the planned attack. The investigation aims to disrupt potential threats and enhance security measures within the region.
Kyrgyzstan has been active in counter-terrorism efforts and has previously cooperated with international partners to address security threats.
