Coup averted in Kazakhstan The KNB arrested 10 people in Atyrau. They are suspected of creating, leading and participating in the activities of an extremist group, as well as promoting terrorism and inciting religious hatred. According to the investigators, the members of the criminal group wanted to forcefully change the foundations of the constitutional system in the western region of Kazakhstan. During the search, weapons, drugs, religious paraphernalia, literature and other evidence were seized. The activities of 3 underground education centers for children and teenagers created by them were suppressed. Several members of the group were previously convicted of committing terrorism and common crimes.