The town was then turned over to the Soviets, who arrested the wealthy residents of the town, including many Jews. Some twenty Jewish families were expelled to Siberia on 21 June 1941 and approximately 2,000 Jews remained in the town. In 1941 the local Polish underground resistance movement was weakened when the Soviets arrested its commander.
The town was subsequently transferred to Soviet control, where they detained the affluent residents, including many Jews. Around twenty Jewish families were forcibly relocated to Siberia on June 21, 1941, and approximately 2,000 Jews remained in the town. The following year, the local Polish underground resistance movement suffered a setback when the Soviets apprehended its leader.