GROZNY, February 7 (RIA Novosti) - An officer of the Chechen Interior Ministry's economic crimes department was murdered in Grozny.
The body of Major Khabilyayev was found on Friday morning in Lisitsyn street in Grozny's Oktyabrsky district, a spokesman for the Chechen Interior Ministry told RIA Novosti.
The officer died of gunshot wounds. Criminals seized his PM pistol with 16 rounds, an AKM assault-rifle with 30 rounds and service certificate.
Investigators consider three versions of the murder, including one related to Khabilyayev's police activities and the purpose to seize his weapons.
