A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a chilling warning to the criminals who are hiding from the law. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, a republic in southern Russia, has said that if the criminals are missing, their families should be killed.
What Did Kadyrov Say?
Kadyrov made the controversial statement in a video posted on his Telegram channel on Monday. He said that he had ordered his security forces to hunt down and eliminate the criminals who are involved in drug trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, and murder. He said that the criminals have no place in Chechnya, and that they should surrender or face death.
He also said that if the criminals are not found, their families should be held responsible and punished. He said that the families should either hand over the criminals, or face the consequences. He said that the security forces have the right to kill the families of the criminals, if they are not cooperating or hiding the truth.
Why Did Kadyrov Say That?
Kadyrov said that he was motivated by his Islamic faith and his duty to protect the people of Chechnya. He said that he was following the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who said that whoever kills a believer, his family should be killed. He said that he was also following the example of his father, Akhmad Kadyrov, who was the first president of Chechnya, and who was assassinated by a bomb in 2004.
He said that he was determined to eradicate the crime and corruption in Chechnya, and to ensure peace and stability in the region. He said that he was doing this for the sake of Allah, and for the sake of the Chechen people, who have suffered a lot from the wars and violence in the past.
How Did the People React?
Kadyrov’s statement has sparked a mixed reaction from the people. Some have supported him, and praised him for his strong and decisive leadership. They have said that he is a true Muslim and a true patriot, who is defending the honor and dignity of Chechnya. They have said that he is doing the right thing, and that the criminals deserve no mercy.
However, some have criticized him, and condemned him for his brutal and inhuman approach. They have said that he is violating the human rights and the rule of law, and that he is creating a climate of fear and terror in Chechnya. They have said that he is abusing his power, and that he is acting like a dictator and a tyrant. They have said that he is doing the wrong thing, and that the families of the criminals are innocent.
