“They put a grenade in his jacket”: Famous commentator was detained in Makhachkala Famous sports commentator Ramazan Rabadanov was detained in Dagestan 11/07/2024, 14:30

Rabadanov said there was a conspiracy against him

Chairman of the Public Monitoring Commission of the Republic of Dagestan Shamil Khadulaev wrote: telegram channelIt was stated that Ramazan Rabadanov was detained on Makhachkala street on the evening of November 6.

“According to the information he gave to his family, people came to him and put a grenade into his jacket. He is currently in the temporary detention center (temporary detention center) of Makhachkala. This is already a mess! – wrote the human rights activist.

Khadulaev claimed that Rabadanov was arrested because he would work as an observer at the trials of Dagestanis in the Stavropol and Krasnodar Territories.

Let us recall that the commentator was actively involved in human rights activities, frequently went to courts and supported people arrested during the riots at Makhachkala airport in October 2023.

Locals then rushed to the runway and surrounded the plane arriving from Tel Aviv following an attack by Hamas militants. The airport estimated the damage at 285 million rubles, and the police opened criminal cases against more than 100 people.

Rabadanov’s apartment will be searched

At the moment, law enforcement authorities have not released official information about Rabadanov’s arrest. However, the commentator’s son, Zaur Rabadanov, said that a search was planned in his father’s house.

“I’m at my parents’ house right now. The employees want to search, I’m waiting for them to bring the order. I don’t know exactly, but as far as I understand, they want to apply Article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.” Puree.

Article 222 of the Criminal Code is “Unlawful acquisition, transfer, sale, storage, transport or transport of weapons, their main parts, ammunition”.

The commentator could face up to five years in prison. If law enforcement concludes that he was acting as part of a criminal organization, then he faces up to 10 years in prison.

What is Rabadanov famous for?

The commentator is a well-known personality in Dagestan; He worked in Rings promotional tournaments for many years, commented on freestyle wrestling and even voiced films.

But when it went viral on the Internet in 2008, it became famous all over Russia. video clip With his comment on the 1/4 final of the European Football Championship Russia – Netherlands (3:1).

“Why bro? – Rabadanov asked when Dmitry Torbinsky received a yellow card and had to miss the next match. “Where else will we find such a tiger?”

Rabadanov also vividly commented on the third goal of the Russian national team, scored by Andrei Arshavin. Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar missed the ball between his legs.

“After such a shameful goal, van der Sar not only needs to retire, he needs to go to hospital!” – said Rabadanov.