Asel Nogoibaeva, who suffered at the hands of her husband, left for Moscow for surgery. Lawyer Indira Sautova told 24.kg news agency.
However, according to her, problems arose when crossing the border.
«Asel is accompanied by her brother. This week she will have surgery on her nose. It will be a primary reconstruction. The doctors talked about three or four surgeries, it all depends on how Asel endures them. When crossing the border, there were difficulties with identification, since her face is mutilated. However, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia helped them,» Indira Sautova explained.
On September 20, 2023, 36-year-old Asel Nogoibaeva was admitted to the hospital with stab wounds. Her ex-husband Azamat Estebesov cut off her ears and nose and mutilated her body. The fact was registered under Article 130 «Causing grievous bodily harm» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. A criminal case was opened. The 39-year-old ex-husband was detained.
On January 26, the Sokuluk District Court sentenced Azamat Estebesov to 20 years in prison. According to the court’s decision, the accused must pay Asel Nogoibaeva 2 million soms, and 80,000 soms to the state as a fine.