15 April 2004, 15:47
South Osetian defense minister dies
Defense Minister of the Republic of South Osetia Zelim Muldarov was found dead in his flat in Tskhinvali in the morning of April 15. The cause of his death has not been established so far. Criminal investigation in the case has been launched. According to investigators, there is no reason to suppose that the death was violent, but the conclusion can be made only after a post mortem examination, which is being prepared.
Colonel Zelim Muldarov, 1964, was former deputy commander of the 58th army of the North Caucasian Military District. He was appointed South Osetian defense minister in the autumn of 2003.
Author: Inga Kochiyeva, CK correspondent Source: Caucasian Knot