22:20, 13 October 2010

Rustam Dzeitov, kidnapped in Ingushetia, found in Vladikavkaz SIZO

The whereabout is now known of Rustam Maksharipovich Dzeitov, born in 1982, a resident of the village of Ekazhevo, whose kidnapping on September 7 by unidentified power agents from his home was reported by his relatives. As of October 12, Rustam Dzeitov was kept in SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Vladikavkaz, says the message of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" received by the "Caucasian Knot".

On September 27, Ruslan Dzeitov, Rustam's brother, addressed his written statement to the HRC "Memorial". On the same day their father - Maksharip Dzeitov - received a summons from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. When he came there, Maksharip learnt that his son was kept at the SIZO of the local MIA.

According to Maksharip Dzeitov, his son was beaten for several days and forced to slander himself. Rustam admitted possession of two grenades, but refused to admit his involvement in illegal armed formations (IAFs).

As of October 12, Rustam Dzeitov was kept in SIZO of Vladikavkaz. According to the HRC "Memorial", his relatives invited lawyer Magomed Tsuroev to defend Rustam's interests.