Overview

• Police in Balashikha detained a 39-year-old native of Kurgan after he allegedly tried to take an unfamiliar minor girl during the day.
• Interior Ministry spokesperson Irina Volk reported the detention in a Telegram post cited by RIA Novosti on October 3.
• Authorities say the man is being delivered to investigative bodies to establish the circumstances of the case.
• Officials have not disclosed the suspect’s identity, possible charges, motives, or the child’s condition.
• The ministry acknowledged that video of the incident drew significant attention on social networks.