24 suspects were returned to their families on the basis of a public guarantee

    In focus 30 August 2022 971

    The Prosecutor General's Office, at the suggestion of the members of the Commission carrying out an independent study of the events that took place in Karakalpakstan and at the request of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, 24 suspects were returned to their families on the basis of a public guarantee.

    The preventive measure prescribed by him in the form of detention was replaced by a precautionary measure in the form of public control and house arrest based on the principle of humanism.

    At the same time, it was taken into account that these citizens repent of what they did during the events that took place in Karakalpakstan, have dependent minor children, and are in difficult family conditions, some persons are the only breadwinners in the family, the press service of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) reports.

    It should be noted that the members of the Commission from the very beginning of their activities paid special attention to the study of citizens' appeals. Every appeal is immediately studied and appropriate measures are taken. The result of these actions is also the return of 24 suspects to their families on the basis of a public guarantee.

    The Ombudsman informs that investigative actions for a comprehensive, in-depth and objective investigation of the incident are continuing.