A man, aged 47, from the Yutazinsky district of Tatarstan is under investigation on suspicion of murdering his underage daughter. The case has been reported by the republic’s press office of the Investigative Committee (SU SK).
According to the investigation, the man admitted to the crime. He described an incident on April 27 in which he overheard his daughter speaking on the phone in what he described as a candid conversation. An argument ensued between them, and he pushed the teenager, causing a fall down the stairs.
During further questioning, the suspect allegedly stated that another blow to the head occurred, after which the girl died. He then disposed of the body by drowning it in the Ik River. Search operations conducted on April 30 led to the recovery of the body from the water, according to the investigator’s briefing.
At this time, the suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing, with officials continuing to gather evidence and corroborating testimonies to determine all circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
In a related note, the mother of a man who had previously been investigated for the killing of his eight-month-old daughter in Rostov region said that her son is visibly distressed and unable to harm the child, describing him as trembling during the period of alleged suspicion.
All updates and findings are being recorded by the regional investigative authorities and will be released as the inquiry progresses. The case has prompted discussions on safeguarding measures for minors and the responsibilities of guardians within families, especially in tense domestic situations. The focus remains on establishing the facts, ensuring due process, and providing support to affected relatives while pursuing accountability for any crimes reported within the region. [Source: SU SK press office]