Residents of Dagestan complained about torture in pre-trial detention

In Makhachkala, police officers tortured the brothers Mukhtar and Magomedrasul Bagomedov. They were required to confess in the manufacture of explosives. One of the brothers refused to incriminate himself, the other could not stand the torture and signed a confession. This was told by their mother Gulnara Bagomedova.
 
Lawyer Sapiyat Magomedova said that she intends to file a petition for a medical examination of the men. Another resident of Makhachkala is involved in this case. All three are in jail.

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