[HIGHLIGHTS] Patrushev rejects the use of Sharia norms instead of secular laws in the Caucasus

Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev ruled out the possibility of applying Sharia norms instead of secular laws in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District. He said this during a meeting on security in the district, which was held in Nalchik.

He also spoke about attempts to oust traditional Islam by its radical currents and the formation of new Salafi groups. The statement of the Secretary was published by TASS on Monday. The meeting was held at the National Security Council in Moscow.