APA reports that Baghirov, arrested in 2013, served his sentence and was released yesterday.
An appeal was filed against the judgment on imprisoned theologian Taleh Baghirov. Lawyer Javad Javadli told APA that the appeal was submitted to Baku Court of Appeal.
Azerbaijani Interior Ministry has issued a statement on the arrest of theologian Taleh Baghirov and his driver. As a result of search operations conducted by Sabunchu District Police Department, one "Makarov" pistol, 4 cartridges and a knife were seized from Baku resident Anar Malikov and 1,026 gram heroin from Taleh Baghirov near the "ABU Petrol" filling station. Criminal case has been launched on the fact, both of them were arrested.
Sabunchu District Court sentenced Taleh Baghirov to two-year imprisonment.