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| | Sunday, 27 October, 2002, 18:01 GMT In pictures: Moscow siege aftermath After the operation to free up to 800 hostages held at a Moscow theatre, there is growing controversy over use of gas by security forces. The gas knocked out the assailants - but also killed more than 100 hostages.  Hundreds are being treated in hospitals, but relatives are being denied visits on security grounds  Some hospitalised hostages were able to see their relatives from afar  Many are still wondering whether loves ones are still alive  President Putin showed emotion on hearing news of the operation, and later addressed the nation  Many Muscovites laid flowers outside the theatre  People also brought toys, as military trucks surrounded the theatre on Sunday  And some lit candles to honour the hostages who lost their lives | |
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