Bastrikin intervened in the case of the beating of a resident of Nizhny Novgorod.

      March 19, 2026 19:30 Incidents The Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia instructed to initiate a criminal case regarding the hooligan actions of a resident of Nizhny Novgorod, the information center of the law enforcement agency reported. The reason was a segment that aired on one of the legal programs on federal TV. It reported that a resident of the Volga capital systematically beats his cohabitant and disrupts public order. According to the program, such situations occur almost daily. It was also noted that neighbors had contacted the police, but the man was only detained for a few hours before being released. The head of the agency instructed the head of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region, Airat Akhmetshin, to initiate a criminal case and report on the established circumstances of the incident. Earlier, it was reported that a resident of Dzerzhinsk beat his cohabitant with his feet on New Year's Eve. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+