27 Jun 2014 11:42

Counterterrorism operation launched in Dagestani village

MAKHACHKALA. June 27 (Interfax) - A counterterrorism operation regime was put into place in the village of Zakhit in the Khivsky district at 4 a.m. on Friday, the operative staff in Dagestan told Interfax.

"The search for an activist of the Yuzhnaya sabotage and terrorist group is underway," a staff spokesman said.

In turn, a source in the Dagestani law enforcement authorities said special-purpose forces had blocked a home in the village. "Reportedly, a suspected militant is trapped inside that house. He is being persuaded to surrender," the source said.