On 29 April 2010 the Investigation Committee under the RF Prosecutor’s Office for Bashkiria opened a criminal case under cl. “b”, p.3, art. 286 of the RF Criminal Code (abuse of office with application of weapon and special tools) in connection with Raushan Gatiatullin’s gunshot wound.

The Interregional Committee against Torture continues the public investigation into the incident and will press for effective investigation of the case and prosecution of those in charge.

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