A criminal case has been initiated regarding the discovery of a man's body in a forested area in Astara.

APA was informed about this by the General Prosecutor's Office.

According to information, on May 3, the district prosecutor's office received information about the discovery of the body of Eynali Azizli, a resident of Astara district, born in 1969, in a forested area in Astara.

During the preliminary investigation, traces of injuries characteristic of murder with a cutting tool were found on the corpse.

In connection with the fact, a criminal case has been opened in the Astara district prosecutor's office under Article 120.1 (intentional murder) of the Criminal Code and a preliminary investigation is being conducted.