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Security forces conduct operation in Zagatala, two detained, ammunitions and explosives seized

13 April 2012 08:55 (UTC +04:00)

Regional law-enforcement agencies told APA that two people - Mahmud Lalayev and Teymur Garajayev were detained as a result of special operation. Ammunitions and explosive devices were found in their houses.

Mahmud Lalayevâ€™s son Bahruz was detained during the operation conducted several days ago.

It is a continuation of special operation carried out by the security forces in Ganja and several regions. The operation in north and north-west region of the republic is being continued.

The Ministry of National Security carried out operations and detained 17 members of the armed group that planned to commit provocative acts and terrorist attacks with the view of violating socio-political stability and raise panic. 4 AKM assault rifles, 1 RPK machine gun, 2 Makarov pistols, 1 Nagan pistol, 1 Stechkin pistol, 2 Karabin rifle, cartridge clip with 6 bullets, 300 various cartridges, 31 hand grenades, 15 remote controlled explosives, 3 detonators, 3 cartridge clips for assault rifle, 30 Kenwood communication device, 3 knife bayonets, books promoting terrorism and jihad, a great deal of banned military supplies were found as a result of the special operations carried out in Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit cities, Gakh, Zagatala, Shaki and Gusar regions.

The members of the â€œGartalâ€ special force of the Ministry of National Security faced armed resistance during the operation in Ganja. The persons, who refused to obey the legal demand, fired and threw hand grenades at security forces. One officer of the Ministry of National Security was killed, 3 were wounded. One of the militants, who resisted to the government representatives, was killed, one wounded, two members of the group were detained.

The gunman, who was rendered harmless during the operation in Gandja, is the resident of Ashagi Tala village of Zagatala Vugar Ismikhan Padarov. Vugar Padarovâ€™s brother Mehdi Padarov was detained in the operation carried out by the Ministry of National Security in Zagatala.