Jamilya Jamambaeva, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, has made an urgent demand to the authorities to strengthen measures against domestic violence. This call came in the wake of a horrific incident in the Talas region, where a 28-year-old woman suffered severe burns to 60% of her body after her husband doused her with gasoline and set her on fire.
This tragic case occurred in the village of Boo-Terek in the Bakai-Ata district back in October of last year, but the details have only recently come to light. According to the victim's mother, on that day, her drunken son-in-law, after a quarrel and beatings, began to threaten her, searching for an axe. Not finding it, he returned with a canister of gasoline. While the mother was sheltering the frightened children in a neighboring room, the man carried out his threat. The woman ignited instantly, and only passersby, hearing her screams, were able to take her to the hospital.
During an investigation conducted by the Ombudsman Institute, it was revealed that the husband's relatives attempted to cover up the crime. While the victim was in intensive care, medical staff were pressured into adopting the version of a "tragic accident while lighting the stove." Only months later, when her husband began to beat her again after she had nearly recovered, she decided to tell her mother the truth and ask for help.
Currently, the woman is in Bishkek with her two children, needing long-term treatment and serious psychological support. It is known that the suspect is a 32-year-old employee of the Talas city hall. The case has been transferred to the Bakai-Ata District Police Department, and an official investigation has already begun. Jamilya Jamambaeva has taken personal control of the situation, demanding the strictest punishment for the guilty party. She emphasizes that impunity only contributes to new crimes, and law enforcement must demonstrate that the law in Kyrgyzstan is capable of protecting women.
