The detention operation took place on November 6, 2026, within the territory of the republic as part of anti-terrorist measures and efforts to counter religious extremism.
Detention details and seized materials
According to the GKNB press service, most of the detainees held middle and high-ranking leadership positions within the organization's structure. According to the intelligence service, operational work yielded evidence of recruiting new members and spreading radical ideology, which is confirmed by the results of religious studies expertise.
Operation results
During searches at the suspects' residences, special services officers discovered and seized communication devices, information dissemination tools, and a large amount of extremist literature. The agency also noted that some detainees attempted to destroy materials and obstruct investigative actions.
Context
Hizb ut-Tahrir is an organization banned in Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and several other countries.
