In Dagestan, the head of the regional traffic police reportedly ordered a stop to a report about a relative, according to a Telegram channel called Mash Gor. The channel claims that officers from the State Traffic Inspectorate halted a car without a number plate, driven by a relative of a 54-year-old police major named Sheikhsaid. The driver faced a threat of a fine of 5,000 rubles or a three-month loss of driving rights.
Contact with the district traffic chief allegedly led to instructions for the inspectors not to file a report against the violator. When colleagues learned of the incident, a formal misconduct case was initiated against Major Sheikhsaid. In 2017, it was noted that the officer had received a commendation for conscientious service, a detail reported by Mash Gor that underscores the complicated public record surrounding the case.
Separately, reports indicate that investigators paused their routine duties when they escorted singer Anet Say to the airport using flashing lights, a move that drew scrutiny and questions about how traffic enforcement priorities were being applied within the region. The situation, described by Mash Gor, highlights concerns about potential preferential treatment and the balance between law enforcement duties and personal connections within the Dagestan Police Service.