Bastrikin is interested in the murders of the former Nizhny Novgorod deputy and his son.

      March 30, 2026 16:43 Incidents The head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, has requested a report on the progress of the investigation into several brutal murders in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the press service of the law enforcement agency reported.

      In particular, this concerns the murder of entrepreneur and former deputy of Shakhunya, Minkail Saidov. The body of the 60-year-old man was found at his home on March 26. According to unofficial information, an unknown assailant shot him with a hunting rifle. A criminal case has been opened in the regional Investigative Committee, and the suspects have not yet been identified.

      It was reported on the "Emergency" program on NTV that the deceased had been seeking to hold accountable those responsible for the murder of his older son for a year and a half. The son died from stab wounds in a café in 2024. At that time, Saidov's second son was also injured. He pointed to possible suspects; however, one of the individuals managed to flee (he has been placed on an international wanted list), while the other is under a travel ban. The case is being heard in court.

      Another young man also died under suspicious circumstances, the Investigative Committee of Russia reported. There are suspicions that representatives of a local gang may be involved in the crime.

      It was reported that the daughter-in-law linked the murder of the Nizhny Novgorod ex-deputy to the death of his son.

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