As previously informed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on February 9, information appeared on social media and in the media that a group of 75 citizens had appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu with a request for the immediate holding of new presidential elections in the country. Among the signatories were representatives of the scientific community, former prime ministers, former deputies, and prominent public figures. As a result of the investigation, three politicians have already been detained.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized that such actions could create political tension in society and provoke disagreements. This could also threaten the stability of the state and internal unity.
In this case, the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened a criminal case on the grounds of a crime provided for by part 1 of Article 278 of the Criminal Code ("Mass Riots").
During the investigation, two more individuals were identified and detained, who are considered active participants and initiators of the crime — A.K., born in 1966, and K.A., born in 1968. They have been placed in a temporary detention facility in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
These individuals are suspected of organizing mass riots and other illegal actions, for which searches were conducted at their residences.
The initials A.K. and K.A. may refer to former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Kursan Asanov and former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Aaly Karashev.
