Russia special forces end the hostage crisis in Volgograd Prison, 4 ISIS-aligned inmates Neutralized
A standoff at the IK-19 Surovikino penal colony in Russia’s Volgograd region ended with Russian special forces killing four ISIS-aligned inmates who had taken hostages. The prisoners, armed with knives, injured several guards and seized control of part of the prison. The incident resulted in four prison employees’ deaths and several injuries among guards and prisoners. Russia
A report said that the crisis began during what was supposed to be a routine disciplinary commission meeting. As the meeting was in progress, a group of inmates, later identified as Ramzidin Toshev (28) Rustamchon Navruzi (23), Nazirchon Toshov (28), and Temur Khusinov (29), launched their attack. All four men, hailing from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, slashed guards with knives, injuring several and taking eight prison employees and four fellow convicts hostage.
Russia National Guard Snipers “Neutralized” all four attackers, freeing all the hostages.
“Snipers of the special forces of the Russian National Guard in the Volgograd region, with four precise shots, neutralized four prisoners who had taken prison employees hostage. The hostages have been released,” said state news agency RIA.
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Videos that came from the scene and circulated on Social media. It showed men wielding knives inside and in a prison yard and several men in what appeared to be guard uniforms lying in blood on the ground.
In the videos, the attackers claimed support for the Islamic State group and for the suspects arrested in the March terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall that left 145 people dead. An IS affiliate claimed responsibility for that attack, in which gunmen killed people waiting for a popular music group to perform and set the building on fire.
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Response
Following the standoff in Volgograd, Russian President Vladimir Putin received a briefing during a virtual meeting with security leaders. That the situation did not pose an immediate threat to the civilian population.
Andrei Bocharov, the regional governor of Volgograd, stressed the importance of upholding the law. And said, “Everyone within our region must show respect for and comply with Russian laws. We will not tolerate anyone attempting to fuel ethnic tensions.”
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ISIS Threat In Russia
This incident marks the second significant prison uprising involving ISIS-aligned inmates in recent months. In June, a similar event unfolded in the Rostov region, resulting in the deaths of five inmates and the capture of one.
These repeated incidents highlight the persistent threat posed by radicalized elements within Russia’s prison system, even as the country maintains stringent internal security measures.
Broader Implications
Russia famous for its support of the Palestine cause is also a victim of the Islamic terror.
India, with its substantial Muslim minority and reports of illegal immigrants, faces a more pronounced threat of internal unrest. The lack of a stringent internal security policy might make the nation vulnerable to such orchestrated attacks. Drawing from Russia’s experience, India must remain vigilant and proactive in its counter-terrorism efforts, as the risk of radicalization and extremist violence remains a pressing concern.
And India with its vast Illegal Peaceful POPULATION is sitting on a time bomb!!!