A criminal case in Krasnoyarsk has been opened by the city branch of the Investigative Committee after the death of a 51-year-old man at a local police station. Investigators report that the deceased was detained on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone. He managed to escape by leaping from the second-floor window, incurring injuries during the fall. Despite this, he was picked up by law enforcement officers again shortly after the escape.
Inside the department’s corridor, a 35-year-old detective allegedly struck the detainee with punches and kicks to the head, torso, and hips. The blows were delivered in quick succession, and the detainee did not survive, dying some time later at the scene. The incident prompted an immediate response from investigators and a review of the actions taken by the officers involved. At present, the suspects have been placed under house arrest as the investigation proceeds, with authorities emphasizing that all procedures will be conducted with full transparency and accountability.
Earlier reports reference a separate incident involving a traffic police officer in the Republic of Bashkortostan. In that case, the officer allegedly abducted a resident of Ufa, brutally tortured him, and extorted 120 thousand rubles. The victim reportedly managed to escape with the aid of his father, who intervened to help him break free from the kidnappers. This related case has drawn attention to concerns about law enforcement officials and the need for rigorous oversight and lawful conduct in all interactions with the public. These events collectively underscore ongoing efforts to strengthen checks and balances within police and investigative bodies and to ensure swift, independent investigations when misconduct is suspected. (Citation: Investigative Committee records and regional press reports)”