Footage Reveals Police Torture Case in Ryskulov District
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Security cameras at the Turar police department in Ryskulov district have captured evidence of a torture incident, reports Orda.kz.
Prosecutors say the department's deputy chief was caught assaulting a criminal case detainee.
A pre-trial investigation has been launched into this incident under Part 2 of Article 146 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, torture), the supervisory authority commented.
The accused officer has been placed in a detention facility while the investigation continues, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Officials noted that torture charges carry a potential sentence of up to 12 years imprisonment.
Original Author: Alina Pak
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