The woman who died in the Tashkent fire may have been intentionally killed
A 26-year-old woman died in a fire that broke out in an apartment in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent. After three separate seats of fire and signs of arson were discovered at the scene, the prosecutor's office opened a criminal case for intentional murder. Investigative actions are currently underway.
Woman who died in Tashkent fire may have been intentionally murdered
A criminal case has been opened under the article of intentional homicide regarding the death of a woman in a fire in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent city.
Earlier, the capital's Emergency Situations Department reported that on October 24 at 01:33, a fire broke out in an apartment in a residential complex located on Yusuf Sakkokiy Street, Uchtepa district, and after it was extinguished, the body of one citizen was found at the scene.
According to the Prosecutor General's Office, thermal injuries were detected on the body of the 26-year-old woman, who lived in the apartment and was found at the scene, extending from the shoulder area to the leg-thigh area.
In addition, three independent seats of fire were found in the kitchen, bedroom, and living room, as well as signs of arson.
Regarding this incident, the Uchtepa district prosecutor's office initiated a criminal case under Article 97, Part 1 of the Criminal Code.
Currently, preliminary investigative actions are being conducted on the criminal case.