It is believed that the relatives took away the young man's mobile phone, which he was using to play Free Fire. Waiting for nightfall, the Astana resident grabbed a knife and slit the throats of each sleeping relative. One person died at the scene, while three others were hospitalized in serious condition.
"The suspect, a 21-year-old resident of the capital, has been apprehended and placed in a temporary detention facility. A criminal case has been initiated regarding the murder. Preliminary reports suggest that the conflict arose from a remark made by his relatives. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation," – stated the press service of the Astana Police Department.
Earlier, police saved the life of a girl in the Almaty region who was attempting to take her own life. The authorities were alerted to the possible tragedy by a friend of the village girl.