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.