The criminal case against M. Safaraliyev, accused of hooliganism, has concluded at the Nizami District Court. The verdict was delivered under Judge Ilham Karimli.
The court sentenced M. Safaraliyev to 6 months of restriction of freedom. The incident occurred on February 18, 2026, at 17:30 in Baku's Nizami district.
While driving a Ford Transit, Safaraliyev argued with another driver, O. Aliyev, claiming Aliyev's Toyota Prius did not yield. He got out of his car, approached Aliyev in front of an apartment building, and punched him in the face.
The victim suffered a bruised right jaw swelling. The public altercation disturbed residents. The defendant's actions were deemed a gross violation of public order.
