In the Talgar district of the Almaty region, the murder of 20-year-old Anvar Musaev is being investigated. Several people have been detained in connection with the case, sparking discussion about the possible group nature of the attack.
WHAT HAPPENED
A user of the social network Threads, who introduced herself as the victim's sister, reported that the tragedy occurred on 12 April. She claims that the young man was attacked by a group of more than 10 people.
According to her, Anvar Musaev was surrounded and stabbed, dying at the scene. His relatives believe the attack was deliberate.
The author of the post also stated that the family has video recordings of the incident, as well as more than 30 witnesses. At the same time, she expressed dissatisfaction that, in her words, only one person is in custody.
WHAT THE POLICE REPORTED
The Police Department of the Almaty region confirmed the murder. According to official information, a 20-year-old suspect has been detained and placed in custody.
In addition, three other people have been detained on charges of hooliganism and placed in a temporary detention facility (IVS). Two people are under house arrest. Another minor is under a preventive measure not involving isolation from society.
CONTEXT
The case in the Talgar district has attracted additional attention, as this is not the first high-profile murder in this region recently.
Earlier, the case of 16-year-old Sherzat Polat, who died in Talgar on the night of 4 October 2024 after a conflict near his family's shop, sparked widespread public outcry. According to media reports, the teenager sustained fatal injuries, including a stab wound, during a conflict involving several people.
The trial in this case took place in Taldykorgan. In June 2025, the court sentenced nine defendants: they received sentences ranging from 1 year 6 months to 23 years in prison for a number of charges, including murder, attempted murder and hooliganism.