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In Ufa, 66-year-old pensioner Vladimir Markelov became a defendant in a criminal case of attempted murder. According to investigators, the accused had a quarrel with a neighbor and decided to kill him, as a result of which he tore off the plug from the gas pipe in the apartment, installed by a gas service employee due to unpaid bills. As a result, several apartments caught fire. 13 people, including children, were placed in temporary premises. The head of the right-wing administration promised to pay each victim 20 thousand rubles.
The emergency occurred in a five-story building on Ladygina Street last Sunday morning. A gas explosion occurred in an apartment on the second floor, breaking out window frames and doors inside the building. Then a fire broke out. 20 residents living in this building evacuated themselves. Another four residents were rescued by emergency services that arrived at the scene. 64 people and 21 units of equipment participated in extinguishing the fire.
The head of the Ufa administration, Ratmir Mavliev, promised to pay 20 thousand rubles. To all victims. "We met and talked with the residents who are currently living in the victim's dormitory. We provide them with everything they need, as much as possible. Mr. Mavliev wrote on his Telegram channel: "A commission has now been created to assess the damage in the Ordzhonikidzevsky district. We plan to conduct an inspection by the end of this week to sort out the repairs and restoration. Next, we will explain the procedure for receiving compensation from the affected residents. "The problem is under control."
The accident injured the owner of the apartment where the gas exploded, Vladimir Markelov (66) and his friend (31). The man was hospitalized in the burn department #18 of the Ufa City Hospital, and the woman with a leg wound was hospitalized in the emergency room of City Clinical Hospital #21. After examination, both people were discharged for outpatient treatment, the press service of the republican Ministry of Health reported to Kommersant-Ufa.
Five families, including 11 adults and one child, were housed in temporary accommodation. A total of 157 people lived in the building.
"A lot of people are leaving their passports, money and documents in their apartments now," said Deputy Head of Ufa Administration Sergei Kozhevnikov during a meeting with residents of the building (quoted by UTV). Executive body. - You can take valuables with you.
In this case, the Ordzhonikidzevsky District Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case on charges of attempted murder in a generally dangerous form (clause 3 of Article 30) and two articles. Part 2 of Article 105, clause "d" of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and intentional damage to property (Part 2 of Article 167 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The owner of the apartment where the incident occurred has been detained.
Investigators believe the pensioner deliberately removed the plug from the gas pipe installed by gas service employees due to unpaid bills, in order to settle scores with a neighbor with whom he had a personal grudge.
According to Kommersant-Ufa, Vladimir Markelov was previously charged with causing grievous bodily harm.
The Bashkortostan Prosecutor's Office is conducting its own investigation into the case. "In the course of our oversight activities, we will evaluate the actions of responsible officials, including compliance with legislation in the area of ensuring safety during the operation of gas equipment. "If there is evidence, the question of the prosecution's response will be decided," the statement says.
According to neighbors interviewed, the prisoner had been drinking with his girlfriend shortly before the explosion. Residents of the building called in specialists after smelling gas on Sunday morning. According to a video posted on the Mash Batash Telegram channel, the explosion occurred a minute before gas service workers arrived.