The district police department commented on the fight between two men in the 8th microdistrict of Bishkek, which caused public outcry after videos were circulated online.
Incident details and detention
According to the Oktyabrsky District Police Department press service, a patrol arrived at the scene of the fight following a report to the '102' line. An investigation revealed a conflict between citizens T.A., born in 1995, and U.U., born in 1964.
According to the department, while attempting to transport the intoxicated man to the police station, he resisted and tried to flee but was detained by officers.
Response measures
The following measures were taken against the detained troublemaker:
- A protocol was drawn up under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses (petty hooliganism)
- The man was placed in a temporary detention center (IVS)
The Police Department also officially denied allegations of beating the detainee. The agency emphasized that a review of the videos circulating on social media did not confirm the use of excessive physical force by officers.
