The name of the deceased is Kobiljon. He studied at a school in Gorki along with his twin brother, and their mother worked at the same institution. The terrible news of Kobiljon's death reached her right at the school gates.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan characterized the incident as a hate crime.
In this regard, the Russian ambassador to Tajikistan, Semen Grigoryev, was summoned to the republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was handed a note demanding a prompt, objective, and impartial investigation into the incident, as well as holding all those responsible accountable.
Additionally, the Tajik embassy in Russia is to maintain constant contact with the relatives of the deceased and monitor the development of the situation.
