Checkpoint Incident In Dagestan Involving Chechnya’s Emergency Chief
Reports circulating on Telegram claim that a detained GMC driver, identified as Major General Alikhan Tsakaev, who leads the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Chechnya, was stopped at a checkpoint in Dagestan. The information comes from the Telegram channel Baza. A source described Tsakaev as being pulled from a black SUV at the Gerzel checkpoint in the Novolaksky district and laid face down on the asphalt. It was further claimed that he lacked the necessary documents at the time of the stop.
According to Baza, the minister was released shortly after the arrest without a medical examination being performed. The same outlet suggested that the GMC driver traveled in the opposite lane and failed to yield to police during the stop, with unverified reports alleging the official may have been driving under the influence. These claims add another layer to a sequence of events that have drawn significant attention across regional media channels.
Earlier reporting from the Telegram channel Only Facts noted that the driver was engaging in risky driving behavior by not stopping for traffic police and by entering the opposite lane. The channel also repeated allegations that Tsakaev had been driving while intoxicated, though these assertions have not been independently corroborated by official authorities in the surrounding region. Such reports illustrate the volatility of information that travels quickly through social media networks and the ongoing scrutiny of public figures in the area.
In a broader political context, late last year Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov recognized security force commanders for their service. He announced that a selection of commanders was awarded first-class cars as a token of appreciation, sharing a video that showcased a fleet of luxury vehicles including models from Mercedes and GMC. Kadyrov stated that these commanders had repeatedly demonstrated a strong commitment to the interests of the Motherland and were actively contributing to security operations, including the ongoing military activities associated with the situation in Ukraine.
Separately, reports from other regional outlets have mentioned a former Belgorod deputy governor who faced accusations related to bribery involving expensive cars. The evolving narrative in this region underscores the intersection of high-profile public service, media reporting, and political communication, where official statements and informal channels often present a complex and sometimes contradictory picture of events as they unfold.