Three Suspects Arrested for Arson at Market in Gissar

In the city of Gissar, three suspects have been arrested on charges of organizing the arson of a construction materials market.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, the incident occurred in August 2023, causing material damage to entrepreneurs amounting to 12.8 million somoni.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that on August 31, 2023, at approximately 2:30 AM, unknown individuals set fire to the construction materials market of LLC “Construction Materials Market” in Gissar. Following investigative measures, police identified and arrested the suspects three years later.

Investigators stated that the alleged organizer of the arson was Daler Davlatbek Solizoda, a resident of Gissar. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the suspected motive for the arson was a personal conflict between the organizer and one of the market entrepreneurs. It is reported that he conspired with two other individuals to set the market on fire.

As a result, a criminal case has been initiated against the three suspects, and an investigation is ongoing. Neither the detainees nor their relatives have publicly commented on the charges.

Fires at markets have become a pressing issue in Tajikistan in recent years. In many cases, government authorities declare that the causes of fires include violations of fire safety regulations, improper use of electrical appliances, inadequate storage of goods, and lack of protective measures.

At most markets, flammable goods, including construction materials, clothing, and other products, are at risk during fires, making these markets particularly vulnerable to such incidents.

Experts emphasize that to prevent similar occurrences, there must be constant monitoring of compliance with fire safety regulations, equipping markets with fire protection equipment, and ensuring that fire services are always prepared for emergencies.

At the same time, the incident at the construction materials market in Gissar highlights that the causes of fires can stem not only from technical factors but also from intentional arson.