On March 22, the Saatli District Prosecutor's Office received a report regarding the death of Rovshan Abdullayev, born in 1976, a resident of Fatalikand village in the Saatli district.
According to information provided by the Operative Information Center-OMM from the district prosecutor's office, preliminary investigations established reasonable suspicions that Rizvan Sohbatov, born in 1977, intentionally killed Rovshan Abdullayev. Law enforcement authorities moved quickly to secure the scene and initiate a forensic examination as part of the standard investigative procedure.
A criminal case has been initiated by the Saatli District Prosecutor's Office under Article 120.1 (intentional murder) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Rizvan Sohbatov has been detained as a suspect in the case. The preliminary investigation is currently ongoing to determine the exact motives and circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Saatli district, located in the Mil plain of Azerbaijan, is primarily an agricultural region. Law enforcement agencies in Azerbaijan continue to prioritize the swift resolution of violent crimes to maintain public safety and order in the country's regional districts. Under Azerbaijani law, intentional murder carries significant prison sentences, reflecting the state's commitment to the rule of law and the protection of its citizens.
