Two citizens have been arrested for distributing materials related to banned extremist and terrorist organizations on social media. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported.
According to the Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration, an examination confirmed that the posted materials contained extremist content.
A criminal case has been opened under the article «Production and distribution of extremist materials» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement agencies are identifying other persons involved.
