This was reported by TASS with reference to the headquarters of the former head of state.
“Atambayev was taken out from the territory of his residence by law enforcement officials,” the report said.
According to the agency, several hundred Atambayev supporters tried to break through the cordon to his residence in the Chui region.
Earlier, security officials launched a re-assault on Atambaev’s residence. They managed to break into its territory.