A source in Tajikistan's Supreme Court told RFE/RL on January 26 that former police Colonel Akmal Yusufzoda will face trial on charges of involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a university teacher. Ismoiljon Rahmonov died in June last year after unknown individuals kidnapped him and threw him into a river with his hands tied. The source said the trial date will be set in early February. Yusufzoda was arrested along with a relative, Ismoiljon Shukurov, for alleged involvement in the crime. If found guilty, the two may face up to 12 years in prison. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Tajik Service, click here.
Tajik Former Police Colonel To Face Trial In Kidnapping, Murder Case
University teacher Ismoiljon Rahmonov (left) and former police officer Akmal Yusufzoda, who has been accused of being involved in his killing. (composite file photo)