Prison Riot in Tajikistan: Casualties Reported, Possible ISIS Involvement
Inmates attempted a prison break, with fatalities among both prisoners and staff
A prison riot broke out in the city of Vahdat, 20 km east of Dushanbe, resulting in at least five deaths and three injured prison staff members.
How Did Events Unfold?
According to the Tajik Ministry of Justice, a group of nine inmates, armed with makeshift knives, attacked prison guards in an attempt to escape.
During the incident:
- The prison warden was severely injured and hospitalized in critical condition.
- Guards managed to suppress the riot, but several casualties were reported.
Possible ISIS Connection
Unverified video footage circulating on Telegram shows bloodied bodies of deceased inmates.
One of the videos reportedly depicts an inmate wearing headgear with ISIS insignia, and some sources claim that an ISIS flag was briefly raised over the prison.
What’s Next?
Authorities in Tajikistan are investigating potential links to Islamist extremist groups.
This incident could lead to stricter prison security measures, especially for inmates suspected of terrorism ties.
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