Stavropol Territory: Sheikh Ismajlov suspects explosive was planted on him

Currently, the family of Sheikh Kurman Ismajlov, whose house was searched, after which power agents stated confiscation "of substance looking like explosive", lives not at home but with his relatives, since advocates strongly advised his to stay among people and not live along as he had used to.

"Now, it's complete silent. However, at the worst scenario, the second act of this play, the final one, is possible, where they will again plant some stuff and at the same time document it in such manner that there will be no opportunity to question what happened. We have applied to two prosecutor's office - to Mineralnye Vody and Kislovodsk. So far, they are silent," said Kurman Ismajlov.

The theologian also noted that the protocol of the search of the premises, compiled on April 28, was made with violations and cannot be an accusatory instrument. Advocates say that the protocol has no legal force," said Sheikh Ismajlov.

He has added that he does not feel safe; it is impossible to relax. "If the situation persists or somehow aggravates, heads of regional Muftiyats will collect Muslims' signatures and send an appeal to Russian President, that he pays attention to the situation, since all what happened has caused a great resonance. I hope for wisdom and objectivity of the leaders of the states and law enforcement bodies. I believe that common sense will prevail," said Kurman Ismajlov.

According to his story, he hopes that "this incident will affect the recovery of the situation in the Caucasus and Russia as a whole."

The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent was told at the Prosecutor's Office for the Stavropol Territory that it was a well-known case; and it was dealt with by local prosecution bodies and the Investigatory Committee for the Stavropol Territory.

"We don't have such criminal case," said the spokesperson of the Investigatory Department for the Stavropol Territory of the Investigatory Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).

The Prosecutor's Office of Kislovodsk told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that this information can be provided only against "a power of attorney".

Earlier, the Pyatigorsk UVD (Interior Department) said that they know nothing about the case and advised to contact the FSB. The press service of the FSB for the Caucasian Mineral Waters said that until a person is detained, they make no comments on investigatory actions, such as searches and the like.