Over 20 detained in Batken region special operation; reports of shots fired

Security forces in Kyrgyzstan's Batken region conducted a special operation at the "Kadamdzhai-avtodorozhny" and "Chechme-avtodorozhny" checkpoints. The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) carried out the operation, according to sources.

Preliminary information indicates that more than 20 people were detained during the operation. Among those apprehended were employees from the Border Service, customs, and the veterinary service. Sources suggest the detentions are connected to an ongoing investigation into potential corruption crimes.

Adding to the developing situation, unconfirmed reports from sources claim that shots were fired during the special operation. However, official confirmation of these reports has not yet been provided.

As of the time of publication, neither the GKNB nor other relevant state bodies have officially commented on the incident. The news outlet is awaiting official information and is prepared to update the report once it becomes available.