17:32, 18 December 2013

In Dagestan, trial in Zarema Bagautdinova's case to be held behind closed doors

The trial in the case against Zarema Bagautdinova, a member of the Dagestani Regional Public Organization (DRPO) "Pravozaschita" (Advocacy), will be held behind closed doors.

Let us remind you that Zarema Bagautdinova is accused of aiding and abetting terrorist activities. The defendant may be sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment.

During the today's court session, the Buynaksk City Court has pronounced the decision to extend the arrest of Zarema Bagautdinova for two months. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Ziyavutdin Uvaisov, Chairman of the Advocates' Chamber "Tradition".

According to the advocate, the court session has also considered the motion filed by the prosecutors, who asked to conduct all further court session behind closed doors, since some data associated with the criminal case are of operating secrecy.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on July 4, Zarema Bagautdinova was detained in Buynaksk. According to her advocate Abdulla Gaziev, she was detained under the testimonies of two detained residents of Buynaksk, in whose houses weapons and grenades were found.

Author: Karina Gadzhieva

Source: CK correspondent