Men accused of terror attack in Russia tortured in custody

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Four men accused of a deadly terror attack in Russia appeared in court with injuries. Videos of their alleged torture during interrogation circulated widely on social media. The attack at a concert hall killed at least 139 people and injured 180. The videos, shared by nationalistic channels, showed brutal treatment, including slicing off an ear and using a battery on genitals. The source of the videos remains unclear.


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