Resident of Hamadoni district detained over alleged attempt to kill his sleeping wife

A 50-year-old man has been detained in Hamadoni district, Khatlon province, on suspicion of attempting to murder his wife by striking her on the head with a shovel while she was asleep. Neighbors intervened after hearing the woman’s cries for help, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred late in the evening of October 15, 2026, the ministry reported. According to the ministry, the suspect, identified as Jourakhon Aliyev, a resident of Zarkuh jamoat (rural municipality) in Hamadoni district, entered the bedroom of his 41-year-old wife, identified as F.

Odinayeva, carrying a shovel. He allegedly struck her on the head while she was sleeping, intending to kill her. The woman woke up and ran into the yard screaming. Neighbors heard her cries, rushed to help and prevented further violence, the ministry said. Police detained the suspect following investigative measures. Criminal proceedings have been instituted against him, and an investigation is underway. The ministry’s statement does not specify which article of Tajikistan’s Criminal Code applies to the case. It also provides no information about the woman’s condition or the alleged motive for the attack.…