The leader of Russia’s Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, said on Monday he was pleased with his son for beating a prisoner accused of burning the Quran.
Kadyrov posted his comments on Telegram along with a video of a young man dressed in khaki kicking and slapping a man in a chair, before throwing him to the ground.
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The 46-year-old, often referred to as «Putin’s mad dog», said he released the video to clear up any doubts if the incident had actually happened.
«He beat him, and he did the right thing,» Kadyrov said, adding that «anyone who infringes on any Holy Scripture should be severely punished.»
«Adam [Kadyrov’s son] has always been distinguished by his desire to grow up not among his peers, but among his elders, and because of that, he has developed adult ideals of honour, dignity, and defence of his religion,» he added.
The prisoner is reportedly Nikita Zhuravel, who has complained about the assault to Russian officials.
Kadyrov, like his father, has ruled Chechnya with an iron fist and has enjoyed generous funding from Putin.
Chechnya is a restive part of southern Russia in the Caucus region.
