The former head of the Buinaksk district was detained after deciding to leave for the North Military District.

Former official Ullubiy Khanmurzaev has been detained on suspicion of corruption.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot," on November 21, the Buinaksk District Administration announced the termination of the powers of Ullubiy Khanmurzaev, the head of the district, due to his "failure to fulfill his duties in resolving local issues" for more than three months. This decision was supported by 43 district council deputies. Khanmurzaev objected to the dismissal of contract soldiers stationed in the SVO zone, which is contrary to the Labor Code. He recalled that, when leaving for the SVO, he delegated the duties of the district head to his deputy.

Ullubiy Khanmurzaev, the former head of Dagestan's Buinaksk district, has been detained on suspicion of corruption, Interfax reported, citing a source in the republic's law enforcement agencies.

"Ullubiy Khanmurzaev, who, while serving as head of the Buinaksk district, was being sent to the special military zone, has been detained," TASS quotes a source in Dagestan's law enforcement agencies as saying.

The agencies' report did not provide any additional information.

As a reminder, Ullubiy Khanmurzaev is a former investigator with the Investigative Committee of Russia. He was appointed acting head of the Buinaksk district administration in January 2023. In the lead-up to the district head elections, district council deputies reported pressure. On July 5, 2023, Khanmurzaev was elected head of the municipality, his candidacy supported by all 36 deputies participating in the session.