Attempt on Deputy Dagestani Minister

12.05.2003

Deputy Dagestani Interior Minister Brig.General Magomed Amorov's car was target this morning at 07:24 in Makhachkala the capital of Dagestan in the Russian Federation. The Dagestani prosecutor's office has opened a criminal case after an explosion went off in the center of Makhachkala at 7:26 a.m. Moscow time on Monday. Sources in the prosecutor's office said that the criminal case has been opened on charges of an attack against a police officer. The Emergency Situations Ministry's duty officer said that the blast took place when the car of Dagestani Deputy Interior Minister Magomed Omarov was travelling along a new bridge across a railroad. Omarov and his driver sustained minor injuries. The explosive device is believed to have been planted near the road. Imam Yaraliyev, The Prosecutor General of Dagestan stated that they will soon reach the criminals. Agency Caucasus

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