20 December 2011, 16:00
MIA of KChR confirms murder of Islam Uzdenov in Uchkeken
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR) has confirmed the information that Islam Uzdenov, regarded by power agents as one of the leaders of the armed underground, Murat Batchaev and Ruslan Kaitov were among the casualties of the special operation conducted on December 19 in the village of Uchkeken, Malokarachay District of the KChR.
As reported by the MIA, law enforcers believe that the Uzdenov's grouping was involved in a series of attacks on policemen of the KChR and Stavropol Territory. According to the MIA, the liquidated militants were involved in the murder of three policemen.
Earlier, the FSB reported that the apartment, which had been used by the members of the grouping for conspiratorial residence, was established in the course of operative-search actions against militants.
Author: Leila Gochiyaeva Source: CK correspondent