Rally against kidnappings and killings of Muslims held in Dagestan

150 people came to the rally against kidnapping, torturing and killing of Muslims, which was held today near Toturbiykala village of Khasavyurt District of Dagestan.

Human rights activist Rasul Ismailov, one of the leaders of the rally, said that "irresponsibility and corruption of power" forces people to hold protests rallies.

According to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, representatives of the power agencies came to the rally, a lot of special equipment was brought there.

Participants of the rally said that power agents recommended them to hold a rally in Makhachkala.

Representatives of the power agencies rejected to comment on the rally, explaining that "we had no appropriate order". But they noted they came there to maintain order and would not touch the rally participants if they would stay at the rally venue.

Participants of the rally left the venue, having said that they intend to continue protest rallies.

Today's rally was caused by the murder of 40-year-old Nariman Aligadjiev, the father of four young children, an informal leader of Muslims of Uzun-Otar village of Khasavyurt District, which, according to witnesses, was committed by the power agents.