The incident occurred in the town of Chelny, in the north-east of the country. It is not known if the child is still in the care of his mother.

The child's mother has not been charged with any crime. The case is being investigated by the National Commission for Children's Rights (NCCR) The NCCR is also investigating whether the child's father was involved in the incident. The father of the child has not yet been identified. The mother's family is waiting for the results of the investigation.