Searches were conducted in Kaspiysk in connection with a case of negligence in water supply.

Investigators conducted searches at a commercial water supply and sanitation organization as part of an investigation into negligence in providing water to residents of Kaspiysk.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on January 17, Kaspiysk authorities announced that water supplies to residents were gradually being restored. However, the very next day, the Ministry of Emergency Situations urged residents of the Kemping microdistrict and consumers of the Khazar water pumping station to refrain from using tap water for drinking and cooking, and to use bottled or boiled water instead. Telegram users complained that there was still no water, and where it was supplied, it was rusty. On January 20, residents reported that water supply to their homes had been restored, but they were buying bottled water, fearing the poor quality of tap water. Also, the water supplier had failed to record the 18-day outage in Kaspiysk, which is grounds for administrative proceedings and a large fine, according to the State Housing Inspectorate of Dagestan. On January 8, residents of Kaspiysk complained that there had been no water in their homes for about a week, and numerous appeals to Gorvodokanal and the city administration had gone unanswered. A week later, on January 15, it was reported that the water supply to Kaspiysk districts, which had not been restored to normal operation since late December, had been interrupted due to a new water main break. Two days earlier, on January 13, investigators opened a criminal case due to the prolonged water outage in Kaspiysk.

Investigative bodies of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Dagestan continue to investigate a criminal case opened under Article 293 of the Russian Criminal Code (negligence) regarding the prolonged water outage in Kaspiysk, the regional Investigative Committee's press service reported today on its Telegram channel.

Searchs were conducted at the premises of a commercial organization operating in the water supply and sanitation sector. The Investigative Committee noted that the searches were conducted to seize financial and other documentation relevant to the criminal investigation.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that unresolved problems with housing and communal services are causing discontent among residents of Dagestan and provoking an increase in protest activity, stated the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the North Caucasus.

During a direct line on November 27, 2025, the head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov ignored pressing issues and gave only vague answers to questions raised. Residents of the republic waited for explanations from Melikov about the constant power and water outages, burning landfills, and rising prices for housing and communal services and transportation.