Armed group attacks outpost on Tajik-Uzbek border

AKIPRESS.COM - The armed group of 20 masked unidentified perpetrators attacked the border outpost on the Tajik-Uzbek border. In early hours of November 6, the armed group attacked the Ishkobod outpost with use of firearms, the Border Troops of Tajikistan said.
The group seized 5 AKM assault rifles. As a result of the operation, 15 members of the armed group were surrounded and neutralized, 5 were detained. One border guard and 1 police officer were killed in the shootout.
The investigation group has been set up. The incident is under investigation.