A Russian court has charged four men - Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda, Shamsidin Fariduni, and Muhammadsobir Fayzov - with an act of terrorism following the deadly attack in Moscow. The attack occurred at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, a Moscow suburb, where four gunmen opened fire on attendees, resulting in 137 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The assailants also started fires that led to the collapse of the venue's roof. The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was carried out by their regional affiliate, the Islamic State in Khorasan (IS-K). However, Russian officials have not acknowledged this claim and have instead suggested Ukraine may have assisted the attackers.
The four charged individuals are all from Tajikistan. Videos allegedly leaked by Russian security forces show the suspects displaying signs of physical abuse, including black eyes, bandaged ears, swollen faces, and in one case, a missing eye. Reports indicate the suspects were subjected to harsh interrogation techniques, with at least one person allegedly enduring electric shocks. This raises concerns about the treatment of the accused during their detention and arrest. Two of the suspects were detained after a car chase, with one apprehended at the scene and the other found and detained later. The search is ongoing for any remaining individuals involved in the attack.
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