Mikhail Murashko : “9 Detained in Tajikistan for Moscow Concert Hall Attack”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Moscow concert hall attack suspects
2. Tajikistan nationals detained in Russia

Nine people have been detained by Tajikistan’s state security service over suspected contact with the perpetrators of last week’s attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said Friday. The suspects are also believed to have connections with the Islamic State group, according to RIA Novosti. Russian officials have arrested multiple suspects in relation to the raid, including those who allegedly carried out the attack. The death toll continues to rise, with the number of fatalities increasing to 144 on Friday. Ukrainian officials deny involvement in the attack, while Russian authorities claim otherwise.

Details of the Moscow Attack Investigation

Nine individuals have been taken into custody by Tajikistan’s state security service on suspicion of having ties to the gunmen behind the recent tragic attack on a concert hall in suburban Moscow. The attack claimed the lives of 144 people and left a nation in mourning.

Suspected Connections to the Perpetrators

According to reports from RIA Novosti, the nine individuals detained in Tajikistan are residents of the Vakhdat district and are believed to have had contact with the perpetrators of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall on March 22. The suspects are also under suspicion of having links to the Islamic State group.

Collaborative Efforts in the Investigation

Russian security forces were said to have been involved in the operation to apprehend the individuals in Tajikistan. This collaborative effort highlights the seriousness with which both countries are treating the investigation into the deadly attack.

Additional Suspect Arrested

Russia’s Investigative Committee announced the detention of another suspect in connection to the attack on Crocus City Hall. The individual is suspected of being involved in financing the brutal assault, although further details about their identity and alleged actions remain undisclosed.

Speculation and Denials

While a faction of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the massacre, Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have insinuated the involvement of Ukraine and Western powers in the attack. However, these claims have not been substantiated with evidence.

Heightened Tensions and Accusations

The Investigative Committee has alleged that the attackers received significant financial support, including cryptocurrency, from Ukraine for the planning and execution of the crime. Ukrainian authorities vehemently deny any involvement and accuse Moscow of using these accusations as a pretext for escalating hostilities.

Continuing Tragedy

The death toll from the attack continues to climb, with the number of fatalities reaching 144 as another victim succumbed to injuries in a hospital. The Russian Health Minister, Mikhail Murashko, confirmed the tragic development, underscoring the ongoing impact of the heinous act of violence.