A woman has been detained in Dushanbe on suspicion of murdering a man

The law enforcement agencies of Tajikistan reported the arrest of a woman on charges of murdering a 61-year-old man in Dushanbe.

According to the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe, employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital’s Firdavsi district discovered the fact of the murder. A 34-year-old resident of the capital, Sharofat Jamolidin, has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the crime.

Preliminary data indicates that the suspect, along with the 61-year-old resident of Dushanbe, Inoyatov A., were in a rented apartment on Nazribekov Street on the night of June 13 of this year, where they were consuming alcoholic beverages together.

In a state of intoxication, a conflict arose between them, during which the woman inflicted multiple stab wounds on the man with a kitchen knife to various parts of his body. The man died at the scene.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the suspect has been placed in custody. The Firdavsi district prosecutor’s office continues the investigation.

The suspect herself, her relatives, or her lawyer have not yet publicly commented on this report.

The Department of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe reported that excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, drugs, and unhealthy relationships often lead to conflicts with fatal outcomes.

Experts note that the increase in such cases raises concerns, indicating the need to strengthen preventive measures and enhance public awareness.