Copyright © 2024 Euromaidanpress.com

The work of Euromaidan Press is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation

When referencing our materials, please include an active hyperlink to the Euromaidan Press material and a maximum 500-character extract of the story. To reprint anything longer, written permission must be acquired from [email protected].

Privacy and Cookie Policies.

Chechen detained after terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall dies in police custody in Moscow

Chechen Askhab Uspanov allegedly died from torture in police custody, according to Agency.News citing his mother and Chechen channel 1ADAT.
Crocus city hall Moscow
Flowers and toys are seen left by the burnt-out Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 25, 2024. Source: Olga MALTSEVA / AFP
Chechen detained after terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall dies in police custody in Moscow

Chechen Askhab Uspanov, arrested after the terror attack at Crocus City Mall, died in Moscow police custody, according to the Agency.News report on 1 April.

Agency.News reported, citing Uspanov’s mother, that her son was arrested on the night of March 22-23 after the terror attack at Crocus City Mall.

When Uspanov’s wife arrived at the police station two hours later, she was told that her husband was dead.

According to the Chechen channel 1ADAT, he died from torture. The channel claims that “Uspanov had broken ribs and spine, as well as marks of strangulation and bruising on his body.” 1ADAT published a video from the morgue showing Uspanov’s body with signs of violence.

The video author alleges that the police staged Uspanov’s suicide to cover up the crime.

Uspanov’s mother stated to Agency.News that her son would not have committed suicide since he was a Muslim, and suicide is condemned in Islam. Uspanov’s family also denies that he was involved in the terror attack.

The shooting attack occurred on the evening of 22 March when crowds gathered for a concert at the Crocus City Hall concert center on the outskirts of Moscow. According to the latest data, 144 people were killed in the attack.

Nine individuals, mostly citizens of Tajikistan, have been arrested in the case. Four of the suspects in the direct execution of the terrorist attack suffered torture during their detention and interrogations.

Read also:

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this.  We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

Please leave your suggestions or corrections here



    Euromaidan Press

    We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!

    Related Posts