"Kavkaz.Realii": 10 criminal cases were opened against those detained at a rally against mobilization in Makhachkala

On September 25, criminal cases were opened against eight detainees during a rally against mobilization in Makhachkala for assaulting a policeman. This was reported by "Kavkaz.Realii" with reference to a source in law enforcement agencies.

Apparently, we are talking about Article 318 of the Criminal Code (use of violence against a representative of authority). Official information about such cases did not appear at the time of publication.

Among the suspects there is at least one minor, the newspaper reports.

In addition, the source told the publication that two cases had been opened “for extremist appeals,” apparently under Article 280 of the Criminal Code. The details are also unknown.

The aunt of one of the suspects told the publication that her nephew was beaten in the Soviet police department: “He said that he was hit several times in the stomach and back in the police car. Then they beat me in the face in the department. He also said that a criminal case was opened against him.” The publication does not specify under which particular article a case was opened against the woman's nephew.

during the action on September 25 in Makhachkala According to OVD-Info, more than a hundred people were detained . There were reports of harsh actions by the police and beatings of detainees in the departments.

The heading has been changed due to the addition of information about criminal cases on extremism.

• On September 21, Vladimir Putin announced a “partial” mobilization, after which Sergei Shoigu ordered 300,000 people to be drafted into the army. all over Russia . began After that, protests
• Since February 24, the first day of the “special operation” in Ukraine, residents of Russian cities have been taking anti-war actions every day and talking about the tragedy online. Anti-war speeches and statements become a reason for criminal prosecution. At the moment, more than 260 people have become defendants in criminal cases initiated because of a protest against the war with Ukraine. More about this in our guide .