The issue of potential abuse of power by law enforcement officers was raised during a meeting between the head of state and residents of the Moskovsky district of Bishkek. President Sadyr Japarov instructed the Prosecutor General's Office to look into the circumstances of the case in detail.
Circumstances of the incident
As reported by local resident Suyunbu Bazarkulova, her son was detained by police officers, after which he was beaten throughout the night. According to the claimant, the health consequences for the man were severe: both his kidneys failed, resulting in a disability. The victim is now forced to undergo hemodialysis procedures.
Agency response
First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the KR, Major General Adylbek Biybosunov, stated that an investigation has already been launched into the matter. The Ministry of Internal Affairs' Internal Investigations Service is conducting the inquiry.
To ensure objectivity, the President ordered the Prosecutor General's Office to conduct the investigation jointly with the Military Prosecutor's Office.
Context
The incident is related to the actions of police officers in the capital's Moskovsky district. The investigation involves the Prosecutor General's Office, the Military Prosecutor's Office, and the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the KR.
