Gunmen attacked post in Khanabad, coming from Kyrgyz territory, Uzbekistan says.
Prosecutor General’s Office of Uzbekistan spread official press release on events in the city of Khanabad, Andijan region, situated near Kyrgyz border.
Group of two-three gunmen attacked the police roadblock at the entrance to Khanabad with explosive device on the night of May 26, web site www.uza.uz reported on Tuesday.
“Police officer and one of the gangsters were injured in shoot-out. The gunmen managed to disappear,” press release says.
“Unknown man blew himself up approximately at 1:45-2:00 PM at Fikrat Street, Andijan, on May 26. One policeman was killed and some people were injured. According to preliminary data, group of gunmen stole into Andijan region from Kyrgyzstan,” Prosecutor General’s Office of Uzbekistan reported.
Kyrgyz authorities give on comment on the statement.
