02 November 2010, 07:00
Imam of one of the mosques of Khasavyurt killed in Dagestan
In the evening of November, 1, some unidentified people killed the Imam of one of the mosques in the town of Khasavyurt, Dagestan, a representative of the municipal law enforcement bodies reported.
"At about 22:40 Moscow time Basir Salakhgereyev, Imam of one of the mosques, was found with a gunshot wound. He died on the way to hospital", our source said.
An operational investigative group is currently working in the scene of the accident, its details are being clarified, RIA "Novosti" reports.
The situation in Dagestan remains tense. Assaults, explosions and firing take place in the republic regularly.