8 Aug 2012 09:47

Four suspected militants blocked in private house in Dagestani town

ROSTOV-ON-DON. Aug 8 (Interfax) - Federal security forces have blocked four members of illegal armed groups in a private house in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, a local law enforcement source told Interfax.

"A commando unit blocked a private house, in which four thugs are presumably hiding, at about 11:00 p.m. Moscow time [Tuesday]. Negotiations are currently under way with them so that they lay down their arms," he said.

The area has been cordoned off, and special measures have been taken to ensure security of civilians, he said.

"No reports about an exchange of fire have come so far," he said.