Hilal Mamedov is hinted that he was arrested because of meykhana "Come on, bye!"

The Committee to protect the rights of Hilal Mamedov, the editor of "Tolyshi Sado," deputy chairman of the Talysh Cultural Centre, held on Friday first press conference in the office party "Musavat".

The lawyer Ramiz Mammadov touched  on the fact his violation of  his client's rights during his detention. According to him,  on June 21,  seven or eight people in plainclothes forcibly pushed him into the car and drove away.

As for the charges in possession of drugs, brought against him, they are "ridiculous." The lawyer said that during his arrest, his client was planted something in  his pocket. And when getting off the  car near the Office  to Fight Against Drugs,  they told him sarcastically  that he will sing his  meykhana "Come  on, bye" when  drugs will be found in  his pocket. The lawyer believes that the prosecution of drug possession is a reason for  arrest. The true reason for Mammadov’s  arrest, is  his active civil position. 

The lawyer also reminded that Hilal Mamedov was beaten during arrest by  persons in civilian clothes, and was injured. Materials  have been sent to  the Nizami Prosecutor Office in this regard. As for the investigation, it is accompanied by serious violations.

Co-Chairman of the Committee Rafik Jalilov called essential a  support of Hilal Mamedov by  the opposition parties and civil society. He said that the Committee intends to strengthen the protection of Hilal Mamedov, and called on civil society to monitor the situation.

Hilal Mamedov  was arrested on 21 June this year, and on June 22 Nizami court sanctioned his arrest for three months under  the Article 234 of the Criminal Code (drug possession). According to this charge, Hilal Mamedov  can be imprisoned  from five to twelve years. -05C04-