Illegal madrasah where teenagers were taught closed in Bishkek

An illegal madrasah has been detected in Bishkek. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported.

According to its data, the religious institution was illegally operating in the building of a mosque on Togolok Moldo Street, where children aged from 14 to 18 years old were taught.

The madrasah did not have the appropriate permits. The inspection revealed a number of violations of the legislation in the field of religion and education, as well as architectural, construction, sanitary and epidemiological standards.

According to official data from the State Commission on Religious Affairs, the institution is not listed in the register.

The activities of the madrasah have been suspended, the students have been handed over to their parents, and appropriate measures will be taken against the organizers within the framework of the law.