The Moscow Basmanny Court has received a petition asking for the arrest of Eldar Nasrulayev, the person connected to the blast on the outskirts of Makhachkala. This report reflects information from the court press service as relayed by DEA News.
The investigation requests that Nasrulayev be placed in custody under a restraint measure in the form of arrest, the press release indicates.
According to the judicial press service, Nasrulayev is to remain detained until 14 October while the case proceeds.
The publication notes that Nasrulayev is accused of offenses defined under Part 3 of Article 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
On August 14, a fire broke out at a vehicle maintenance facility in the village of Novokuli near Makhachkala. An explosion followed, injuring more than 100 people and resulting in the deaths of 35 individuals. In response, Melikov announced a period of mourning on August 15.
Melikov further reported that more than 400 structures sustained damage in an explosion at a gas station in Makhachkala, with the majority of affected buildings being residential properties.
On August 16, law enforcement authorities confirmed the involvement of additional officers at the scene and announced the arrest of Eldar Nasrulayev in connection with the explosion in the Makhachkala suburbs.
Earlier statements from the regional judicial system suggested a version linking Nasrulayev to the gas station blast in Makhachkala. The investigation continues as authorities assess potential affiliations and motives related to the incident. Source notes indicate ongoing procedural steps and the anticipation of further updates from official channels.
The case remains a focal point for authorities as they work to establish a clear sequence of events surrounding the August incident in the outskirts of Makhachkala and to determine the extent of Nasrulayev’s involvement in the broader terrorist or criminal activity under review.