February 4, 2026
Armenian investigators name suspects in killing of Chechen woman Aishat Baymuradova, one was previously linked to terrorism case in Russia
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- Armenia has named Karina Iminova and Saidkhamzat Baysarov, both Russian citizens, as suspects in the killing of Aishat Baymuradova.
- Baymuradova had fled Russia to escape domestic abuse.
- Investigators believe the suspects acted on the instructions of an unidentified individual.
- Baysarov was previously arrested in Russia for aiding terrorist activity, but the case is believed to have been dropped.
- Baysarov was convicted of drunk driving in a separate case.
- Baysarov's sister is listed in Russia's register of terrorists and extremists.
- Iminova was reportedly the last person to see Baymuradova alive.
- Baymuradova's body was found with signs of mechanical asphyxiation, blunt force trauma, and possible heat exposure injuries.
- Human rights activists assisting women from the North Caucasus highlighted the persistent dangers of domestic violence and honor killings.
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