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Russia Arrests Additional Suspect in Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack

Dzhumokhon Kurbonov, a Tajik national, has been detained as an accomplice in the March attack that resulted in 144 deaths.

  • Dzhumokhon Kurbonov accused of providing communication tools and financing to attackers.
  • Moscow's Basmanny District Court orders Kurbonov held until May 22 pending further investigation.
  • Total of twelve defendants now in custody, including four directly involved in the assault.
  • Islamic State group claims responsibility; however, Russia alleges Ukrainian and Western involvement without evidence.
  • Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene with concertgoers being shot and trampled as they attempted to escape.
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