Dagestan confirmed that investigative measures were being carried out against the official.

Security forces in Dagestan are conducting investigative measures against the official in accordance with current legislation. This was announced on June 25 by the administration of the head of the region Sergey Melikov in his Telegram channel.

"The work carried out by law enforcement agencies is carried out in strict accordance with the current legislation. The republic's leadership is in close cooperation with law enforcement agencies to ensure law and order in the region," the statement said.

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