According to the press service of the State Security Service, members of a covert group of a terrorist organization in Surxondaryo region have been sentenced. This was reported by Upl.uz.
The activities of the group engaged in illegal activities were stopped by the service officers. It was revealed that in 2024 this criminal group consisted of more than 20 members, some of whom had previously been convicted for extremist ideas and were conditionally released early.
The group members held secret meetings under the pretext of gathering in the mountains surrounded by nature, where they discussed extremist ideas. They also raised issues related to going to Syria to join militants and preparing for self-sacrifice.
Additionally, they established contacts with professional recruiters of an international terrorist organization and planned to carry out various terrorist acts under their leadership. These group members communicated through a closed group on Telegram and distributed electronic instructions on making explosive devices and poisonous substances at home.
At the time of arrest, it was found that four citizens had joined militants in Syria; criminal cases were initiated against them, and they were placed on the international wanted list. The 20 most active members of the criminal group were found guilty under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan of “Terrorism,” “Studying, leaving, or moving to carry out terrorist activities,” “Financing terrorism,” “Attacking the constitutional order of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” “Preparing, storing, distributing, or demonstrating materials threatening public safety and order,” and “Organizing, managing, or participating in religious extremist, separatist, fundamentalist, or other banned organizations.”
They were sentenced to imprisonment terms ranging from 6 to 13 years. Amnesty was applied to other members of the criminal group, and their sentences were reduced.
During this process, strict legal measures are being implemented to ensure state security and combat terrorism.
