The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today morning held a working meeting with the heads of military forces and law enforcement agencies; there was considered an issue of taking under a strict control a situation with crime in Khorugh and strengthening the fight against drug smugglers in GBAO.

As it is reported by the press service of the President, during the meeting there was noted that as a result of the operation to capture drug smugglers the day before in Khorugh a skirmish occurred between police officers and suspects. As a result of this skirmish, two people were killed and several citizens were injured. After the incident, supporters of members of organized crime groups among youth of Khorugh town attacked the building of the local police, the Regional Court and General Prosecutor Office.

Rahmon set specific tasks for the military and law enforcement structures for the investigation of the incident and bring those responsible to justice. By order of the president as head of the working group Sherali Khayrulloyev, Aide of the president departed to Khorugh.