An infant died in an Old Believer family without medical assistance in Krasnoyarsk Krai
The death of a one-year-old child is being investigated in the Turukhansk region of Krasnoyarsk Krai.
A family of Old Believers treated the baby on their own, but he ultimately did not survive.
Investigators have opened a criminal case into the child's death due to negligence. This was reported by the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee for Krasnoyarsk Krai and Khakassia.
Death of a baby
A family with two young children came to visit their parents in an Old Believer settlement in the Turukhansk region.
The one-year-old child fell ill, and the parents treated him themselves, without the help of doctors.
As a result of home treatment, the child died and was secretly buried.
The visiting doctor reported the incident to the police after learning about it.
Investigators opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Investigators will conduct an inspection of the scene to establish the circumstances and cause of the baby's death.
