Gardener arrested for planning to cut down hazelnut tree as worries about extremism grow.


Gardener arrested for planning to cut down hazelnut tree as worries about extremism grow.

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Gardener arrested for planning to cut down hazelnut tree as worries about extremism grow.

In Astrakhan, a gardener was arrested for saying he would \"cut and throw away a hazelnut tree.\" This is the fourth similar case in a month where gardeners are accused of being enemies of the state.

The authorities are unsure if these are connected or just a coincidence. They think the gardeners might be influenced by their work, leading them to dangerous thoughts.

The police are planning to create a law to restrict gardening activities. They believe this will prevent further threats from gardeners.

The recent arrest happened after the police read private messages on a social media site. The suspect, a 60-year-old gardener, initially denied any wrongdoing.

However, after being interrogated, he confessed to his plans. Experts at a language center confirmed they never heard of a plant called \"hazelnut tree,\" further proving the man's guilt.


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Why was the gardener arrested?

The gardener was arrested for saying he would 'cut and throw away a hazelnut tree.'

What do the authorities think about the gardeners' actions?

The authorities think the gardeners might be influenced by their work, leading them to dangerous thoughts.

What are the police planning to do about gardening activities?

The police are planning to create a law to restrict gardening activities to prevent further threats from gardeners.


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