Prosecutor General's Office warns the media not to distort information about suicide attempts

Baku/12.04.19/Turan: The General Prosecutor"s Office once again warned the media and users of social networks about the need to comply with the requirements of the law when covering suicide of Elina Hajiyeva.

The joint report of the Prosecutor General"s Office and the Ministry of Education recalls the criminal responsibility for the dissemination of confidential information, disclosure of secrets of the investigation and any other illegal actions.

Further, the information says about the necessary investigative measures to identify the circle of defendants who have committed violations.

The school and class leaders, as well as other witnesses, were interviewed and various examinations were appointed.

The investigation finds out whether Elina Hajiyeva died because the emergency medical service was not timely called, whether the necessary medical assistance was provided to her in the hospital.

A forensic examination has been appointed for this purpose, the report says.

A special commission, created by order of the Baku City Education Department, checked the activities of the school director Sevinj Abbasova.

A special commission was established by order of the Baku City Education Department to ensure the objectivity of the criminal investigation, to prevent unlawful influence on the circle of witnesses, and to investigate the details of the incident. The commission decided to terminate labor contracts with the school director and deputy director on educational work, to take appropriate disciplinary measures against the head of the class in which the student studied, to dismiss the school psychologist, and to appoint an experienced psychologist, said in a statement.

The Prosecutor General"s Office warns the media and users of social networks that they will be monitored to prevent the spread of false information, violation of the secrecy of the investigation. Against those who committed it, "the most serious measures of responsibility will be taken".

On April 4, an 8-grade student of school No.162 of Baku, Elina Hajiyeva, rushed from the third floor of the school. Two days later, she died in hospital. According to a number of witnesses, the school management did not call an ambulance for 2 hours and tried to hush up the case. Instead of calling the doctors, the school principal called the Executive Power of the district. Some parents say that the school management ignored the complaints of the deceased that she was being hurt and persecuted.

The suicide of the pupil caused a storm in social networks. Hundreds of people joined the company # Elina'sSwiss and #BullingSummer, calling for the severe punishment of those responsible for the death of the young girl. -03D-