Man loses arm in explosion in At-Bashy district
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At a glance
- A man in Kyrgyzstan's At-Bashy district lost his right arm due to an explosion on July 24.
- Preliminary reports suggest the explosion was caused by an unidentified object found by children.
- Authorities are investigating the origin of the object and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A serious incident occurred in the At-Bashy district of Kyrgyzstan's Naryn Region, where a man suffered the loss of his right arm in an explosion. The incident took place on July 24, according to local residents who reported the event to the 24.kg news agency.
Initial findings suggest that the explosion was triggered by an unidentified object. Reports indicate that children had discovered this object in a field and brought it home, leading to the tragic accident. The exact nature of the object remains under investigation.
Witnesses described hearing a loud blast from a neighboring house on the morning of the incident. Shortly after, the man's wife emerged from the house in distress, calling for help. The Department of Internal Affairs of Naryn region has confirmed that the incident has been officially registered.
Forensic examinations have been ordered as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are actively working to determine the origin of the explosive object and to establish all the circumstances that led to the explosion. The investigation aims to clarify how the object was found, its properties, and why it detonated.
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