08 January 2010, 22:58
Chechen villagers complain of fire in kiosks made by power agents
At night on January 7, in the Urus-Martan District Chechnya, which is still under the counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime, armed people set on fire two small shops, which provoked fire in a number of kiosks located nearby. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent learnt about it from residents of the village of Gekhi, where the incident took place.
"Late at night on January 7, armed people in military uniform, looking like power agents, arrived at the village. They set on fire two small grocery shops, located in the central part of Gekhi, saying that alcohol was illegally sold there. They forbade fighting the fire, and even forced the firemen, who came to the venue, out. Meanwhile, the flame caught a number of small kiosks and trading booths located nearby, having burnt down about 15 of them," Usman, a Gekhi villager, asserts.
Some locals believe that the reason of the arson was illegal trade in strong drinks, while others think that it was a sort of vengeance for unwillingness of the owners of these shops to pay bribes to power agents.
Last year, under the order of President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, sale of alcohol was radically restricted in the republic. Most of the shops were closed, and those remaining were allowed to sell strong beverages only from 8 to 10 a.m.
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Author: Muslim Ibragimov Source: CK correspondent
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