Prisoners Take Hostages in Volgograd Prison
The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia reported that a group of prisoners took hostages in penal colony No. 19 in the Volgograd region.
It is indicated that people were injured during this criminal incident.
It is also emphasized that the hostage-taking took place directly during the meeting of the disciplinary commission, as reported by RIA Novosti .
It is reported that this situation is being closely monitored.
Riot in the colony
In particular, the following follows from the message from the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia: “During a meeting of the disciplinary commission in IK-19 in the Volgograd Region, prisoners took hostages.”
Today, the details of the incident are being clarified; the situation is under the control of authorized bodies.
At this time, it is not reported how many people were injured, nor is the nature of the injuries themselves disclosed.
Penal Colony No. 19 is located in the Volgograd region in the city of Surovikino.
