Bishkek:Following the tragic death of 14-year-old Amir Kunakunov in the Ala-Archa Gorge, significant personnel changes have been made within Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations. Minister Kanatbek Chynybaev has been severely reprimanded, and three officials have been dismissed as a criminal case on negligence charges is opened by the Military Prosecutor's Office.
According to 24.kg News Agency, the presidential administration reported these developments, highlighting that the Department for Monitoring the Implementation of Decisions of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers reviewed the circumstances surrounding Amir's death and the organization of the search-and-rescue operation.
On November 7, Amir Kunakunov contacted the 112 emergency hotline at 702 p.m., reporting that he had lost his way while descending a mountainous area and required assistance. Unfortunately, the search-and-rescue efforts failed to save him, and his body was recovered on November 9 near Electro Peak.
The investigation revealed delays in communicating the incident to relevant ministry units and inadequate coordination between dispatch services and rescue teams. Shortcomings in the organization of the rescue operation were also identified. As a result, President Sadyr Japarov issued a severe reprimand to Minister Chynybaev for serious organizational shortcomings and inadequate oversight.
Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev consequently dismissed Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Almazbek Asanov, Head of the Ministry's Crisis Management Center Aziz Egemberdiev, and Tynarbek Murashov, head of the State Center for Rescuer Training. The investigation will assess the actions and omissions of the responsible officials to determine the promptness and comprehensiveness of the rescue measures.
Instructions have been issued to the Ministry of Emergency Situations to address the identified shortcomings, enhance the emergency response system, ensure reliable communications in mountainous areas, and strengthen coordination among rescue units. Emphasis has been placed on the swift deployment of additional personnel and equipment in life-threatening situations.
The presidential administration emphasized that the rectification of these shortcomings and the improvement of the emergency response system are under the special supervision of the country's leadership. Condolences have been extended to the family and friends of Amir Kunakunov by the leadership of Kyrgyzstan.
Source 24.kg News Agency