Another four suspects detained in Tajikistan

Tajik security forces have detained another four militants in the Ramit Gorge, suspected of belonging to the rebel faction of the former Deputy Minister of Defense General Abduhalimov Nazarzoda.

‘‘Four terrorists of the armed group of the former deputy defense minister of the Republic Abduhalimov Nazarzoda were detained. Four Kalashnikov assault rifles and a large amount of ammunition were confiscated,’’ Tass cites a message of the Tajik Interior Ministry. 

Helicopter aviation is patrolling the area. The area of the supposed locations of the militants is completely blocked.

110 members of the group have been detained, another 22 have been eliminated since the beginning of the operation. The security forces lost nine people.