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Russian Social Media Shows Alleged Violent Interrogation Of Terror Suspects

Video shows suspect's ear cut off during interrogation.

Recent video footage and still images circulating on Russian social media have raised concerns about the treatment of suspects allegedly involved in the terror attack on a concert hall near Moscow. One video depicts a suspect, Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, being restrained on the ground while an interrogator appears to cut off part of his ear, resulting in Rachabalizoda appearing in court with a heavily bandaged ear.

Additionally, a pro-Kremlin Telegram channel, The Grey Zone, shared a still photograph suggesting the electrocution of another detained suspect. Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of Russian state propaganda network RT, shared a video showing the interrogation of a suspect named Shamsidin Fariduni, who appeared visibly distressed and shaken during questioning. Fariduni later appeared in court with a bruised face.

When questioned about the apparent use of violence during interrogations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to provide a comment. The lack of official response has raised further concerns about the treatment of suspects in this high-profile case.

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