Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 23
By Elena Kosolapova – Trend:
Kazakhstan's National Security Committee completed a special operation to neutralize “Takfir wal-Hijra” religious extremist organization in the country, the Security Committee said in a message Dec. 23.
The operation was initiated on Dec. 21.
“Thirty-three people were detained on suspicion of inciting religious hatred and being involved with Takfir wal-Hijra,” the message said.
Religious materials, CDs, computer equipment and large sums of money were found as a result of searches at their houses and meeting points.
Most of the detainees admitted their guilt and expressed desire to cooperate with police. They informed the police about secret meetings, where a radical ideology was promoted. The activity of the religious group was controlled from abroad.
Operative measures were carried out in Almaty, Aktobe, Atyrau regions and Almaty city, according to National Security Committee.
According to the committee, members of “Takfir wal-Hijra” organization propagandized the principles of the ideology of Al-Qaeda, “Islamic State” (aka IS, ISIL, ISIS or Daesh) and other terrorist groups.
“Takfir wal-Hijra” was listed as an extremist organization upon a Kazakh court decision in 2014. Its activity is prohibited in the country. “Takfir wal-Hijra” is listed as a terrorist organization in the US, Russia, China, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries.