In a penal facility within the Stavropol Territory, a prisoner attacked a fellow inmate using a sharpened metal instrument. The incident came to light through the official channels of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Stavropol Territory. A 20-year-old convict, currently serving time for drug trafficking, faces charges of attempted murder in connection with the assault on the 25-year-old inmate who was sharing the same colony unit.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the clash occurred on the morning of April 16, 2022. During a confrontation, the younger inmate struck the older one at least five times in the torso with the sharpened metal sheet. Other prisoners intervened to restrain the assailant, and medical staff provided prompt care for the victim, who received the necessary treatment to address his injuries.
Throughout the inquiry, the accused admitted guilt and expressed remorse for his actions. The investigation produced substantial evidence, and prosecutors presented a formal indictment to the court. If convicted, the defendant could receive an additional prison term ranging from 11 to 15 years beyond his current sentence.
Earlier reports described another incident in a nearby colony near Nizhny Novgorod, where a prisoner assaulted his cellmate with crutches. Investigators noted that the deceased resisted the circumstances in the room, complicating efforts to restore order. These cases are under ongoing review as part of broader inquiries into security and safety within correctional facilities. (Source attribution: Investigative Committee of Russia for the Stavropol Territory)