Additional offenses added to the case
Judicial proceedings into alleged institutional violence at a police station took a new turn after prosecutors decided to expand the charges against three officers already under investigation. Two additional criminal offenses related to illegal mistreatment were added, significantly increasing the seriousness of the case.
According to prosecutors, the newly incorporated charges stem from conduct that allegedly occurred while detainees were under police custody, a situation in which they were particularly vulnerable and unable to defend themselves.
Allegations of abuse during custody
Court filings indicate that the incidents took place inside a police facility, where detainees were allegedly subjected to physical and psychological abuse that went far beyond lawful policing standards. Investigators argue that the use of force was not justified by any immediate threat and amounted to cruel and degrading treatment.
Evidence presented so far includes witness testimony, administrative records, and medical examinations indicating injuries consistent with mistreatment, reinforcing the allegations of illegal coercion.
Progress of the investigation and institutional responsibility
During hearings, prosecutors stressed that the expanded charges aim to more accurately reflect the seriousness of the alleged conduct and its impact on fundamental rights. They also emphasized that such actions should not be viewed as isolated incidents but within the broader context of institutional responsibility and internal oversight within police forces.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out additional procedural steps or evidentiary measures as the case progresses.
Renewed focus on institutional violence
The case has once again drawn attention from legal and human rights circles to the persistence of institutional violence in detention settings. Experts warned that illegal mistreatment by state agents constitutes a serious human rights violation and underscored the need for swift, independent, and effective investigations to prevent impunity.
Beyond the legal situation of the three accused officers, the case raises broader questions about the use of force by state authorities and the obligation to ensure lawful and humane treatment of all persons deprived of their liberty.
