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25 February 2021, 13:50

Two law enforcers wounded in attack in KChR

In the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR), a policeman and a "Rosgvardia" (Russian National Guard) serviceman were stabbed and received gunshot wounds while trying to check the driver's documents; two attackers managed to escape.

The law enforcers approached the car to check the drivers' documents; there were two men inside the car, who answered with foul language, says the website of KChR's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). Then, the driver stabbed the policeman; and one of the passengers fired a rifle at the "Rosgvardia" serviceman.

The attackers have been identified; and measures are taken to detain them, law enforcers have informed. According to the information in the Telegram channel "NCFD Telegraph", the incident occurred in the village of Uchkeken.

The "Caucasian Knot" has also reported that on December 11, 2020, in the village of Uchkeken, a man triggered an explosion while law enforcers tried to detain him, when he tried to break into the territory where operative-search actions were conducted.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on February 25, 2021 at 11:02 am MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

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