Someone who orchestrated the Nord-Ost hostage crisis, serving a 22-year sentence, has now been set free from prison.
Release of "Nord-Ost" Mastermind Triggers Stir
In a controversial move, Alihan Mezhiev, the key player in the nerve-wracking Nord-Ost hostage crisis, was set free after 22 bone-chilling years in prison, as reported by Kommersant, citing RIA Novosti. Mezhiev served his sentence, beginning from November 2002, until his release in October 2024.
Mezhiev was handed a 22-year-long prison sentence for the bombing of a McDonald's car in October 2002 and for aiding terrorists. From October 23 to 26, 2002, theatergoers witnessing a musical performance of "Nord-Ost" were horrified as militants, under the command of Movsar Baraev, took 912 hostages. During that harrowing four-day ordeal, 130 lives were cruelly claimed in a botched special operation. Mezhiev admitted to his share in the horrendous crime.
### The Royal Farewell: Efremov Bids His Last Prison Meal Although the circumstances surrounding Mezhiev's release remain unknown, the Nord-Ost hostage crisis remains a striking and contentious episode in Russian history. With the passing of time, public opinion may sway on the implications and justice served in the case, particularly since Mezhiev's release. Further details and context are essential to better grasp the situation.
- The release of Alihan Mezhiev, the mastermind behind the Nord-Ost hostage crisis, has stirred discussions, with some citing general-news sources like Kommersant, which reported the event based on RIA Novosti.
- Once handed a 22-year prison sentence in 2002 for his role in the Nord-Ost hostage crisis, Mezhiev served his term, which ended in October 2024, and his release has become a hot topic in crime-and-justice debates.
- The controversial release of Mezhiev, who was involved in the Nord-Ost hostage crisis that claimed 130 lives in 2002, could have implications for public opinion regarding the justice delivered in the case.
- As Mezhiev's release in 2024 renews discussions about the Nord-Ost hostage crisis, a significant event in Russian history marked by tension and controversy, further details and context are crucial for a better understanding of the situation.
