Citizen journalist and activist Rustem Sheykhaliyev from Simferopol is experiencing serious health problems in Penal Colony No. 3 in the Amur Region, located 9,000 km from his home. According to his wife, Surie, he needs dental treatment and treatment for varicose veins. He takes medication to relieve leg pain, but also complains of hypertension and headaches.
Three police officers detained for the brutal beating of a driver in Nazran have been charged with abuse of power with the use of violence by a group of persons by prior conspiracy (Part 3, Article 286 of the Russian Criminal Code). This was reported by the republic's Investigative Committee.
The detainees face up to 10 years in prison. All three are being held in a pretrial detention facility.
The incident occurred in January. According to investigators, the police officers beat the 28-year-old driver twice, despite the lack of legal grounds for the use of force and detention. During and after transporting him to the police station, the victim was repeatedly struck on various parts of his body. As a result of the beating, the driver was hospitalized with a ruptured kidney.