Case Closed on Death of Sherzat Polat’s Uncle, Family Lawyer Plans to Petition
Photo: Orda
The investigation into the death of 30-year-old Nurganat Gaipbayev — uncle of Sherzat Polat — has been closed, Orda.kz reports. Family lawyer Meirman Shekeyev announced the decision on Instagram, noting it is only temporary and that a petition to reopen the case will be submitted.
Gaipbayev was found dead on December 9, 2024, near a cemetery on the outskirts of Talgar — the same one where Sherzat is buried. His body showed signs of strangulation, with an LED wire around his neck.
The location, combined with an ambiguous final message, raised serious doubts. He had been set to testify in court in his nephew’s homicide trial; he himself had been stabbed three times during the conflict that claimed Sherzat's life.
The family has questioned the official suggestion of suicide. Activists and legal experts have pointed out inconsistencies: the scene wasn’t secured, his car was moved before relatives arrived, and key evidence was allegedly ignored. Gaipbayev had recently returned to work, was preparing for trial, and appeared emotionally stable.
His death occurred just days before critical court sessions.
In a video posted by Shekeyev, the lawyer speaks emotionally about grief, strength, and Sherzat's family still holding together despite immense pain.
Earlier, on October 4, 2023, a fight broke out between teenagers in Talgar. Two were injured; one — 16-year-old Sherzat Polat — later died in the hospital. Police detained the suspects and promised oversight. One of the assailants was later sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Original Author: Ruslan Loginov
Latest news
- Why Large Families Face the Highest Poverty Risk in Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan Schoolboy First in Central Asia to Receive Google Grant
- Kazakhstan Prosecutor General’s Office Checks Possible Ties Between Officials and Epstein Case
- After Farmers' Complaints, Kazakhstan Changes Potato Trading Rules
- Officials Accused Of Legalizing Thousands Of Migrants For Bribes In Astana
- Almaty Zoo Names Triplet Tiger Cubs
- Only One Loss-Making Bank Remains In Kazakhstan
- Cormorants To Be Shot In Pavlodar Region
- Kazakhstan And Ukraine Uncover Network Of Fraudulent Call Centers
- Price Growth In Kazakhstan Slows
- How A Chinese Goose Ended Up In Almaty And Joined A Flock Of Wild Ducks
- How Much Savings Make A Kazakhstani Well-Off In Kazakhstan
- How The War In The Middle East Affected Kazakhstanis’ Pension Savings
- Why Almaty’s Crematorium Is Still Not Operating: Authorities Explain
- Why Sparrows And Swallows Have Disappeared In Almaty, Expert Explains On Bird Day
- Audit Finds Violations In Use Of Kazakhstan’s National Fund Money
- Employment Rate In Kazakhstan Falls Despite Lower Unemployment
- “They Have Already Risen Sharply”: Deputy Calls For Extending Utility Tariff Moratorium
- Kazakhstan May Ban Storage Of Extremist And Terrorist Materials
- School Built Three Years Ago Already Falling Apart In Turkestan Region
