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In the quiet city of Grodno, Belarus, an unusual incident has led to the opening of a criminal case for hooliganism. On a balmy end-of-August evening in 2024, a pumpkin met an unfortunate fate, landing on the roof of a parked Volkswagen car on Oktyabrskaya Street.
The car owner, a 53-year-old local man, promptly contacted the police, reporting the incident. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the pumpkin's journey began on a ninth-floor balcony of a neighbouring building, where a 56-year-old man, the suspect in the case, lived.
The impact of the flying pumpkin shattered the windshield and caused damage to the hood of the car. The estimated damage is reported to be around Br1000.
However, the story took an unexpected turn when a 39-year-old woman from the same building confessed to the incident. She expressed remorse for her actions, which led to charges of hooliganism.
This incident is not an isolated case in Grodno. Another instance of hooliganism related to waste disposal was reported in the neighbouring town of Shchuchyn.
The Grodno Regional Executive Committee's Internal Affairs Department is currently handling the case. The suspect, if found guilty, could face up to three years in prison. The car owner found damage from the impact on his vehicle, and the incident serves as a reminder to all residents to be mindful of their actions and the potential consequences they may have.
