The Azerbaijani Justice Ministry’s Penitentiary Service's employee, Major Habil Bayramov is accused of murder, Trend News reports.

On August 22, Bayramov with his fellow Faig Yahyayev entered the house of 52-year-old head of the Bilajari Power Supply Office Head Ismayil Allahverdiyev in Baku. They inflicted 54 stab wounds to Allahverdiyev, the Yasamal District Prosecutor’s Office informs.

Bayramov attempted to flee from the scene and rushed from the fifth floor, receiving serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital in serious health condition. Yahyayev was detained by police.

According to the preliminary version, the murder was motivated by personal conflict.

The Yasamal district prosecutor’s office filed a criminal case under the Article 120 (premeditated murder) of the Criminal Code. The fact is under investigation.