Alexander Bastrykin, the chairman of Russia’s Investigative Committee, ordered a pre-investigation check following a confrontation between a driver and a migrant taxi operator in the Tver region. This action was reported on the committee’s official website, signaling that authorities are taking the incident seriously and will review the sequence of events to determine any potential legal violations.
According to information distributed through social media channels, the migrant driver allegedly broke traffic rules in the city of Tver and issued threats of physical force after a statement from a local resident. The Investigative Committee noted the preliminary nature of these claims and stated that the checks would verify what occurred, who was involved, and whether any offences were committed under the applicable laws.
The initial phase of the inquiry will be conducted by the Tver regional department of the Investigative Committee. Local media outlet tverigrad.ru clarified that the incident unfolded in the Mamulino microdistrict of Tver, providing geographic specifics that help guide the investigators as they gather evidence and interview witnesses.
According to the accounts, the taxi driver blocked the path of a resident and proceeded to direct insults at him. A video recording of the encounter circulated on the social network VKontakte, with a user noting the scene as something that occurred in Mamulino. The video has become a focal point for discussions about how such conflicts between road users are handled and what steps authorities might take in response to similar disputes.
Separately, a separate incident in Moscow linked to a vehicle incident involved a park area where debris and damage were reported in the aftermath of a chaotic event that left at least 30 cars affected. Authorities have not provided a direct connection between these events and the Tver incident, but they illustrate the broader context in which traffic-related tensions can escalate and attract official attention. The investigations into both scenarios emphasize the importance of clear legal frameworks and timely factual clarifications when conflicts emerge on public roads.