Arif Heydarov

Arif Nazar oglu Heydarov (Azerbaijani: Arif Nəzər oğlu Heydərov), 28 June 1926 – 29 June 1978) was a Soviet Azerbaijani state figure and a General-Lieutenant of the Soviet Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs. He headed this ministry from March 1970, until his death. Previously he used to work in security agencies. Heydarov was shot by Shusha prison officer Zia Muradov in his office, along with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Salahaddin Kazimov. Muradov then shot himself. [1]

Arif Heydarov
Arif Heydərov
Arif Heydarov, 1978
Minister of Internal Affairs
In office
24 March 1970  29 June 1978
Preceded byMammad Alizade
Succeeded byJafar Valiyev
Personal details
Born(1926-06-28)28 June 1926
Aghdash, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
Died29 June 1978(1978-06-29) (aged 52)
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
Resting placeAlley of Honor
Political partyCPSU
ParentNazar Heydarov

During the Soviet-German War Heydarov fought in the Battle of Berlin. He was awarded several Soviet orders and medals, including the Order of the Red Banner.

See also

References

  1. "История одного убийства" [The Story of a Murder]. Azadlıq Radiosu (in Azerbaijani). Radio Free Europe. 5 November 2009. Retrieved 2016-07-08.

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