09 February 2004, 12:20
Officer of Chechen Interior Ministry killed in Grozny
An officer of the Chechen Interior Ministry's economic crimes department was murdered in Grozny.
The body of Major Khabilyayev was found in the morning of February 6 in Lisitsyna Street in Grozny's Oktyabrsky district, reported a spokesman for the Chechen Interior Ministry.
The officer died from gunshot wounds. Criminals seized his PM pistol with 16 rounds, AKM submachine gun with 30 rounds and service certificate.
Investigators consider three versions of the murder, including the one related to Khabilyayev's police activities and the purpose of seizing his weapons.
Source: RIA Novosti