In Kyrgyzstan, a famous singer is suspected of inciting ethnic hatred

A well-known singer in Kyrgyzstan, Kairat Primberdiev, was detained on suspicion of inciting ethnic hatred. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the republic.

"Within the framework of operational-search measures in a criminal case initiated under the article "Incitement of racial, ethnic, national, religious or interregional enmity (discord)“ The Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, established a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic P.K.T., born in 1985. Speaking on the Ayran — YouTube channel, he made statements aimed at inciting ethnic hatred. In relation to P.K.T., a preventive measure was chosen in the form of a subscription not to leave," the information says.

The department added that appropriate investigative and procedural actions are currently being carried out.

"The SCNS warns of criminal liability for actions aimed at inciting racial, ethnic, national, religious or interregional enmity (discord), for which the legislation provides for criminal liability of up to ten years in prison," the statement of the special service further says.