Magomed Gadjievich Magomedov

Magomed Magomedov (16 January 1957 - 15 January 2013) was a senior judge at the Supreme Court of Dagestan.

Magomed Gadjievich Magomedov
Born16 January 1957
Kubachi
Died15 January 2013 (aged 55-56)
NationalityDargin
OccupationJudge

Early life

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Magomedov was born in Kubachi, Dagestan, in 1957.[1]

Career

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Magomedov was a judge at the Supreme Court of Dagestan and dealt with high-profile cases that were mostly related to terrorists and Islamic insurgents.[2] He was one of nine judges in the presidium of the court.[3]

Death and funeral

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On 15 January 2013, around 9 p.m. in Makhachkala, Magomedov was shot by an unknown person while he was heading to his home.[1][4] He died on the spot.[1] A funeral service was carried out for him in his native village, Kubachi, on 16 January 2013.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Men suspected of killing the judge Magomed Magomedov established in Dagestan". The Investigative Committee. 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 17 April 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Gunman Kills Supreme Court Judge in Daghestan". Radio Free Europe. Reuters. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Supreme Court judge shot dead in Dagestan". Taipei Times. Moscow. Agence France-Presse. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  4. ^ Vatchagaev, Mairbek. "Dagestan's Delicate Ethnic Balance Is Under Threat". North Caucasus Analysis. 14 (2). Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Judge Magomed Magomedov to be Buried Today". RETWA. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.