The case, initiated following the October 26 attack in Qibray district, Tashkent region, involved two unidentified individuals firing multiple gunshots at a moving Range Rover carrying Allamjonov. The official and his companions were unharmed.
Investigations have identified seven individuals linked to the crime. Of these:
- Five suspects have been detained in Uzbekistan.
- Two were declared wanted, including Yunusov, who was arrested in South Korea, and another suspect located in Kazakhstan.
Searches of suspects' residences and vehicles yielded critical evidence, aiding the investigation. The Prosecutor General's Office stated that Yunusov’s arrest and subsequent extradition were facilitated by international cooperation.
Background of the attack
On October 26, around 1:40 a.m., gunmen targeted Allamjonov's vehicle on Ifor Street, Qibray district, before fleeing the scene. Following the attack:
- On October 27, one suspect was apprehended.
- By October 28, three additional suspects were detained.
The attack raised concerns about internal security, leading to significant personnel changes within law enforcement and government bodies. On November 23, Abdusalom Azizov, the Chairman of the State Security Service, was dismissed. The following day, senior officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Criminal Investigation Service and the Tashkent City Police Department were also removed from their posts.
On November 25, Alijon Ashurov, head of the State Security Service's Internal Security Department, and Sarvar Ashurov, an aide to the Prime Minister, were dismissed, with reports suggesting their involvement in the case.
The investigation into the attempted assassination continues as authorities work to determine the motives and connections of those involved.
