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The Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia instructed the investigative departments for Saratov and Sverdlovsk Regions to report on investigation of probes into incidents entailing death of children

The Saratov Regional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia launched a probe into a fire in Naumovka settlement of Balakovo Region entailing death of 5 persons including 3 minors (Part 3 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of Russia). At present investigators are establishing the cause of ignition that led to the death of people.

Also, the Sverdlovsk Regional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia is investigating a probe into drowning of a 2-year-old disabled child, launched under Part 1 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of Russia.

The Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia requested a report on all circumstances of death of people, including children, and put the progress of investigation of the probes under supervision of the Central Office of the Committee.