In August 2005, Umarov's sister, Natalia Khumaidova, was abducted in the Chechen town of Urus-Martan; she was released days later, after local residents protesting for her return rallied and blocked a federal highway.
In August 2005, Umarov's sister, Natalia Khumaidova, was seized by militants in the Chechen town of Urus-Martan; she was released days later after local residents staged a protest and halted traffic on a major highway.