10 people were arrested in Kazakhstan on suspicion of "preparing a violent change in the constitutional order" Ten people were arrested in Atyrau on suspicion of creating an "extremist group, promoting terrorism and inciting religious hatred". According to the investigators, they planned to "forcefully change the foundations of the constitutional system in the western region of Kazakhstan." Tengrinews.kz reports this with reference to the National Security Committee (NSC). According to the department, the arrests took place on October 30 in coordination with the prosecutor's office. The security forces also stopped the activities of three underground education centers for children and teenagers, organized by the suspects. During the searches, weapons, drugs, religious accessories and literature were seized. The National Security Committee added that some of the detainees had previously been convicted of terrorist and ordinary crimes. The department is not disclosing additional details about the investigation.

10 people were arrested in Kazakhstan on suspicion of "preparing a violent change in the constitutional order" Ten people were arrested in Atyrau on suspicion of creating an "extremist group, promoting terrorism and inciting religious hatred". According to the investigators, they planned to "forcefully change the foundations of the constitutional system in the western region of Kazakhstan." Tengrinews.kz reports this with reference to the National Security Committee (NSC). According to the department, the arrests took place on October 30 in coordination with the prosecutor's office. The security forces also stopped the activities of three underground education centers for children and teenagers, organized by the suspects. During the searches, weapons, drugs, religious accessories and literature were seized. The National Security Committee added that some of the detainees had previously been convicted of terrorist and ordinary crimes. The department is not disclosing additional details about the investigation.