Militant leader captured in Dagestan after two-month operation
Police in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan say they have arrested a gang leader who was trying to unite militant groups throughout the region.
Banmatkhan Sheikhov has been on a wanted list for several years on charges of terrorism and assassination attempts.
The arrest was the result of a two-month-long police operation.
Sheikhov and a suspected accomplice were cornered in a house in a village on Wednesday. After hours of negotiations they surrendered.
Both are now being questioned.
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