Tragedy struck in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan earlier this year, as a man named Rifat Dautov died in police custody. Shockingly, an independent forensic analysis revealed that Dautov was actually beaten to death by the police. This unfortunate incident occurred amidst a crackdown on protesters and activists in the region.
Dautov, who was detained in the village of Novye Chebenki, was wrongly accused of being an active participant in a pro-Alsynov rally, despite his family’s assertion that he was innocent and had not taken part in any protests. The authorities claimed that Dautov died from a heart attack induced by heavy intoxication, but his family and girlfriend disputed this claim, stating that he had not been drinking on the day of his arrest.
An independent forensic examination uncovered the brutal truth of Dautov’s demise. He was subjected to severe beating with a blunt object multiple times, resulting in extensive internal bleeding and bruises covering 30% of his body. His family is now seeking a new investigation into his death.
This tragic incident sheds light on the importance of upholding human rights and demanding justice for those who have been wronged.