The key facts

  • A Telegram group of 13 people, created by a local resident born in 2006, was identified in Karshi
  • Group members were born between 1980 and 2007; the group spread calls to 'jihad' and 'martyrdom'
  • The group was uncovered as part of the operational-preventive measures 'Safe and Healthy Country'

What happened

In the city of Karshi, the activity of a virtual group on the Telegram messenger was identified, in which radical ideas were promoted and materials calling for 'jihad' and 'martyrdom' were distributed. The group was discovered by officers of the State Security Service and internal affairs bodies as part of the operational-preventive measures 'Safe and Healthy Country' being conducted across the republic.

Who was in the group

The group's organizer turned out to be a local citizen born in 2006. According to available information, he initially fell under the influence of recruiters of extremist movements through social media, after which he created a Telegram group of 13 members. The group's members were born between 1980 and 2007 — that is, it included people of various ages, from very young to mature. At present, measures to take lawful action are being carried out in connection with this fact; no information has yet been reported about a case being opened or charges brought.