Body of little girl found in Almaty region

TALDYKORGAN. KAZINFORM - A 5-year-old girl who had been missing in Almaty region since June 4 was found dead in Avat village.

Police, divers and volunteers were frantically searching for the 5-year-old Khurshidam Zhaparova since Saturday.

Her lifeless body was found in a sewage caisson, not far from her home on early Monday morning, local police confirmed.

The cause of death will be determined after forensic examination.