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| Dead man found in mined car in Stavropol identified |
| 2010-10-01 |
| (Itar-Tass) -- A man found dead in the mined car in Stavropol has been identified. "According to preliminary reports, he is a Stavropol resident Gennady Tolboyev, 43. The traces of beating were found on him," a source in the regional law enforcement agencies told Itar-Tass on Thursday. According to preliminary reports, the bomb power could equivalent to 30-40 kilograms of TNT. "This is an unshelled homemade bomb staffed with striking pieces. Probably, it was made up of two components and was radio-controlled," the source said. A white-coloured VAZ-2107 car, where the dead man was found with the bomb planted on him, was spotted at 8.20 a.m. Moscow time on Thursday at cafe Gloria. The incident area was cordoned off, the people were evacuated from the neighbouring buildings. The bomb was demined with the help of a robotic arm and a water cannon. "The city authorities have taken necessary measures to ensure security of people, all services were put on high alert," the press service of the Stavropol authorities reported on Thursday. A terrorist act was committed at a cafe near the palace of culture and sports in Stavropol about four months ago on May 26. A homemade bomb was blasted 15 minutes before a concert of the Chechen dance company Vainah. Eight people were killed and more than 40 people were injured. This crime has not been solved yet. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Chechen you say.. |
| Posted by: Water Modem 2010-10-01 09:23 |