The second defendant in the Rostov-on-Don pre-trial detention center hostage case was involved in the assault and coercion during the incident. He allegedly participated in taking hostages, demanded a transfer, and sought permission to leave the detention facility as part of the confrontation with guards and staff. This summary is based on official statements from the regional court system shared with the press.
Gandaloev faces charges for attempting to escape from a place of deprivation of liberty using violent methods, categorized under Part 3 of Article 313 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The accusation underscores the gravity of breaking free while detained and the potential threat posed to authorities during the escape attempt.
It was reported that Daniil Kamnev was detained in connection with the same incident, where several prisoners took employees of the Rostov region’s pre-trial detention center No. 1 hostage. He faces multiple charges, including three articles: Article 206, Part 3, concerning hostage taking by an organized group; Article 313, Part 3, concerning escape from detention facilities; and Article 321, Part 3, relating to the use of life-threatening violence during the incident. The charges reflect a coordinated effort by the group and the danger faced by security personnel involved in controlling the situation.
In a related development, on June 16, six inmates escaped from their cells and seized two staff members of a Rostov region detention facility. They demanded a vehicle, and their demands were not met. Security forces responded with a rescue operation that resulted in the release of the hostages and the neutralization of several individuals identified as terrorists. The operation highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in handling high-risk incidents within detention settings.
Earlier in the sequence of events at the Rostov-on-Don detention center, all prisoners involved reportedly shaved their heads as part of a rapid and coordinated display by the detainees. The head-shaving act appeared to be a shared gesture among those involved, reflecting a moment of unity or signaling within the group during the crisis. The broader implications for facility security and inmate management were noted by officials as the investigation continued, with emphasis on preventing further attempts and ensuring the safety of both staff and inmates.