Kazakhstan is investigating the death of a 19-year-old Uzbek citizen.

An investigation is underway in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region into the death of 19-year-old Uzbek citizen Madina Rashidkyzy. According to local media, shortly before the tragedy, the girl confided in a friend about family discord and possible physical abuse by her husband.

Madina had lived with her husband for approximately two years. A friend of the deceased released excerpts from their correspondence, in which Madina described events at home. According to the reports, the conflict began when her mother-in-law forbade Madina from eating a biscuit intended for her child. Madina replied that nothing bad would happen if she ate one piece. After this, she claims, her husband began expressing dissatisfaction with the way she interacted with his mother.

In the correspondence, Madina claimed that during an argument, her husband allegedly hit her on the head, causing her to fall. She later sent a photo of her scattered belongings and announced her intention to leave home. She also asked a friend for 15,000 tenge, citing a salary delay.

Shortly after, Madina's death was reported. She left behind an eight-month-old child.

According to the published correspondence, one of the couple's final arguments allegedly occurred over a chocolate biscuit purchased for the child. Following the argument, Madina informed her friend of her desire to leave her husband and file for divorce. She later sent a photo of her packed belongings. Her death was reported shortly thereafter.

Zhambyl regional police reported that an investigation has been opened into the incident under the article on incitement to suicide. Investigators are establishing all the details of the incident.

However, the allegations of possible violence by her husband, as described in the correspondence, have not yet been officially confirmed. It is also unclear whether there is a connection between the family conflict and the woman's subsequent death. Final conclusions will be made based on the investigation.

It was previously reported that the National Agency for Social Protection and rehabilitation centers in Uzbekistan have been granted the right to represent women victims of domestic violence in court without paying a state fee.