14:59, 22 September 2007

MIA of Chechnya: "Riyadus Salikhijn" was not involved in blowing up the "Neva-Express" train

The "Riyadus Salikhijn" grouping, which has again declared itself to be responsible for blowing up the "Neva-Express" train, was liquidated and could not have committed this terror act, Ruslan Alkhanov, head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Chechnya, has stated.

The Minister of Interior has made the statement today, while making comments on the information in mass media that Chechen militants have confessed of blowing up the "Neva-Express" train.

"Shamil Basaev's gang is completely slammed. The leader is dead, and the statement about the existence of a certain grouping under this name is mere propaganda," the RIA "Novosti" quotes Mr Alkhanov.

We also remind you that on August 15 an unknown person telephoned to the North-Caucasian editorial board of the Radio Liberty and, presenting himself to be deputy commander of the "Riyad Salikhin" grouping, said that Chechen separatists took responsibility for blowing up the train. However, the statement of the person raised doubts in the employees of special agencies.