Almaty region police open incitement-to-suicide case after mother of twins dies
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Police in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region opened a criminal case for alleged incitement to suicide after a mother of two-year-old twins died on July 26. Relatives told the NeMolchiKZ foundation that her husband broke her arm and beat her during a conflict on July 23, and that she may have faced prolonged domestic violence. Police said they would check all parties’ arguments and conduct expert examinations while withholding further details.
Key Facts
- Relatives told the NeMolchiKZ foundation that the woman’s husband broke her arm and beat her on July 23.
- She died on July 26, leaving two-year-old twins without their mother.
- Almaty region police assigned expert examinations and said they would check all parties’ arguments.
- The NeMolchiKZ foundation demanded witness interviews and consideration of additional charges under Part 2 of Article 110 of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Code, which covers torture.
- Police said further information is withheld under Article 201 of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Procedure Code.
Relatives’ Account
Relatives told NeMolchiKZ that on July 23 a family conflict ended with the woman’s husband breaking her arm and beating her. The sister said the husband beat her, kicking her, and that the woman hid the assault from their parents out of shame. The woman left her two-year-old twins with another sister and died on July 26, according to the sister’s account. The foundation said relatives and friends reported that the woman may have faced prolonged psychological, economic and physical abuse in the family.
Police Investigation
Almaty region police opened a criminal case for incitement to suicide after the death. Investigators are carrying out all necessary measures and have appointed expert examinations, the police press service said. Police said they will check arguments of all parties and then take a procedural decision. Remaining information is not being disclosed in the interests of the investigation under Article 201 of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Procedure Code.
Fund’s Demands
NeMolchiKZ called for a transparent and impartial investigation, including checks of the suicide version and interviews with witnesses. The fund said authorities should consider additional charges under Part 2 of Article 110 of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Code, which covers torture. The fund posted the statement: "Violence should not remain invisible and unpunished."
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Almaty region police open incitement-to-suicide case after mother of twins dies
