'Tangim' mosque in Makhachkala. Photo by Magomed Akhmedov for the Caucasian Knot

27 April 2019, 08:37

Law enforcers resume raids at Tangim mosque in Makhachkala

Asadulla Aliev, a Muslim, said that on April 26, he and several other believers were detained after the Friday prayer at the "Tangim" mosque in Makhachkala.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that the believers visiting the "Tangim" mosque in Makhachkala complained about regular Friday raids conducted by law enforcers. After believers appealed to the prosecutor's office on March 12, there were no more raids.

On April 26, law enforcers again deployed a mobile post near the "Tangim" mosque. According to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, about 15 law enforcers took part in the raid.

Asadulla Aliev, a local resident, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that he was detained after the prayer in the "Tangim" mosque. He noted that he was going from the mosque to his work, but was stopped by law enforcers and taken to the police station.

According to his story, two other believers were detained along with him; and at the police station he saw some three or four other people who visit the "Tangim" mosque.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on April 26, 2019 at 09:28 pm MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

Author: Magomed Akhmedov Source: CK correspondent

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