Authorities are reviewing an incident involving Pavel Kalturin, the deputy head of the capital’s housing and communal services department, after reports that he was assaulted. The information comes from the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moscow via a regional news outlet.
Officials said that on December 17, a man born in 1990 visited the Kitai-gorod police department to file a statement. He reported that at 0:05 Moscow time an unidentified individual approached him and struck him in the face before fleeing the scene.
According to the Metropolitan Ministry of Interior, investigators are actively pursuing leads to identify the assailant.
Earlier information circulating on a Telegram channel known as 112 suggested that the same figure, described as a 32-year-old, was aware of the incident. The channel claimed the department building in Moscow’s Bogoyavlensky Lane was the location where the attack occurred after the assailant allegedly called the official during the night. The report stated that the attacker delivered multiple blows to Kalturin’s face and forced him to fall. It was further claimed that the assailant urged Kalturin to apologize to his pregnant wife, a person who, according to the post, had previously been dropped off on Tverskaya Street about a week earlier.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to locate the person responsible. The case has drawn attention to the safety of public servants and the conditions in which city officials operate, prompting a review of security protocols related to high-ranking municipal staff and the protective measures surrounding their daily duties.
In the broader context, such incidents touch on the ongoing challenge of safeguarding government personnel as they carry out their responsibilities in busy urban centers. Police statements indicate a commitment to transparency as the investigation progresses, and residents are urged to report any information that could help identify the attacker. The public safety agencies noted that any updates would be shared through official channels as they become available and verified.
As the investigation continues, observers are watching to see how investigators corroborate the timeline, verify the victim’s account, and determine whether other security footage or witnesses can shed light on the sequence of events. The outcome of this case could influence discussions about protective measures for city officials and the resilience of municipal institutions in the face of violence directed at public servants.