Tovuz: A tragic incident unfolded in Tovuz, Azerbaijan, as a mentally ill son attacked his family with an axe, resulting in the death of his mother and serious injury to his sister. The event occurred on June 6, 2025, around 15:45, when the injured sister was rushed to the Emergency Department of Tovuz District Central Hospital. She was diagnosed with severe open craniocerebral trauma, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and traumatic shock, and continues to receive medical care in the Intensive Care Unit, where her condition remains critical.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the fatal dispute involved 31-year-old Kainat Namazov, who suffers from a mental illness. Namazov inflicted injuries on his 25-year-old sister, A. Namazova, and his 55-year-old mother, Sevinc Hasanova, before setting their home on fire. Tragically, Hasanova succumbed to her injuries upon admission to the hospital, while Namazova remains in critical condition.
Local authorities have apprehended Namazov, and a criminal case has been initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding this violent act. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain further details of the incident and ensure justice is served.