“For the most part, the employees of the GKNB are conscientious professionals and loyal to their duty”
Recent arrests of high-ranking members of the GKNB and identified violations have led to a distorted perception of the work of national security agencies in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by former Prime Minister Felix Kulov on his Facebook page.
“Undoubtedly, negative events have affected the reputation of the agency. As is known, one spoonful of tar can spoil a whole barrel of honey. However, it would be incorrect and unreasonable to transfer the blame of individuals onto the entire team,” he emphasized.
According to Kulov, the overwhelming majority of GKNB employees are honest professionals working daily for the safety of the state and its people. They perform complex tasks, often remaining in the shadows and risking their safety for the stability of the country. “We cannot allow the mistakes or abuses of individual representatives of the system to undermine the morale of the entire team and harm this important state institution,” he noted.
Kulov added that the new leadership of the GKNB has not hidden the identified shortcomings and has begun the process of internal rehabilitation of the system. At the same time, not all steps in this direction can be openly announced.
“Such rehabilitation requires time, consistency, and caution,” he noted.
Furthermore, Kulov emphasized that information about abuses by certain employees was received by both the previous leadership and the head of state. At one meeting, President Sadyr Japarov firmly stated the need to immediately stop such facts and strictly punish those responsible, regardless of their merits and positions. Kamchybek Tashiev also reported on conducting internal investigations and the dismissal of several employees, acknowledging the presence of “wolves in uniform” who acted for personal gain, violating their official duties.
At the same time, it is important to understand that no leader can control every action of thousands of subordinates. The scale of the structure creates risks of abuse. This is why systemic mechanisms of internal control and external oversight play a key role.
Particular attention is also required for the practice of identifying illegal privatization. In an effort to demonstrate their effectiveness on the ground, an unspoken competition may have arisen: who can discover more violations. Formally, the procedures could appear legal when property was returned to the state supposedly voluntarily or through court decisions.
However, it is now necessary to objectively investigate each report of violations by individual officials and determine whether they committed excesses or illegal pressure. Accurate conclusions can only be drawn based on the results of comprehensive inspections.
To eliminate all misunderstandings and resolve this issue, it makes sense to consider the creation of a special commission under the General Prosecutor's Office that will provide a legal assessment of all incoming statements. This will help ensure transparency, restore trust, and confirm adherence to the principles of legality.
When it comes to the role of individual leaders, evaluations over time become more emotional and sometimes cross boundaries. We observe how, under the guise of a distorted understanding of “freedom of speech,” derogatory opinions and insulting labels are sometimes expressed.
Nevertheless, the state approach requires balance. History shows that the activities of major leaders are always multifaceted, and their assessment should be objective, not situational.
In the current conditions, it is especially important to maintain the institutional stability of security agencies to avoid their discrediting and demoralization of personnel.
At the same time, it is necessary to continue the course initiated by President Sadyr Japarov to improve personnel policy, regardless of past merits. The principle of equality before the law should be not only a declaration but also a practice.
It is also extremely important to strengthen the independence of the judicial system and minimize any possible influences, including the so-called “telephone law.”
In this regard, it is reasonable to consider the creation of an expert commission to prepare proposals for the country's leadership on further improving state governance, the judicial, and law enforcement systems.
Only a comprehensive, balanced, and legal approach will allow us to move forward, eliminate potential sources of tension, and strengthen societal unity.
State institutions must be simultaneously cleansed and strengthened. Criticism is necessary, but it should not undermine trust in those who honestly and conscientiously serve their country,” concluded Felix Kulov.
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