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Syktyvkar Police Training Chief Remanded as Victim Count in Grenade Drill Fire Tops 30

Investigators allege he authorized a lesson in a hall under repair with flammable materials, a decision now charged as exceeding official powers causing grave consequences.

Overview

  • A regional court ordered the head of the MVD professional training center held in pretrial detention until March 15.
  • The Investigative Committee says more than 30 people are officially recognized as victims in the case.
  • One victim has died from burns and carbon monoxide poisoning linked to the blaze.
  • The fire began on January 15 when an instructor triggered a training‑imitation grenade during a scheduled session.
  • The instructor has been placed under house arrest on an exceeding‑official‑powers charge, and early injury tallies ranged from 20 to 24 before the broader victim count.