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Police hands over body of 18-year-old Azeri Orkhan Agayev killed in Strasbourg to his parents

11 January 2008 17:32 (UTC +04:00)

The body has been taken to Paris in the car of the Turkish mosque in Strasbourg. The body will be taken to Baku tomorrow. Orkhan Agayev will be buried in his native Kurdakhany village on January 12.
The incident happened in Hospital street, Strasbourg at 17.30 by local time on January 7. 18-year-old Orkhan Agayev was knifed in the throat because of the disagreement in the tram. The incident is supposed to happen because of the mobile phone. The person, who killed Orkhan Agayev, surrendered to the police. His name is not released. He is said to be 29-year-old local resident. The man, who has previous convictions, reportedly had problems with the police.
Azerbaijanis, as well as representatives of other nations living in France were shocked at the event. Our compatriots held peaceful rallies in the place, where the incident happened.
Orkhan Agayevâ€™s father Aliheydar Agayev is the owner of â€œBaki geceleriâ€ restaurant in Strasbourg. Orkhan Agayev lived in Strasbourg together with his family. He turned 18 on January 6. He was killed in 50m of â€œBaki geceleriâ€ restaurant. /APA/