Syria detains seven after man dies following beating in custody
The victim, who suffered from haemophilia, died from complications after brain and gastrointestinal haemorrhaging.
Syria has detained seven individuals following the death of a man in police custody, prompting government officials to vow accountability for the incident. Mohammed Ghumeira, a man in his late twenties, succumbed to brain and gastrointestinal hemorrhaging after being beaten in Latakia province. Identified as a personnel of the government, Ghumeira suffered from haemophilia, a disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly.
His family claims he was accused of stealing a significant sum of money, detained for three days, and released due to insufficient evidence, but he faced severe torture that led to his deteriorating health and demise. The police station personnel involved in the beating have been apprehended, and legal measures will be taken against them.
Interior Minister Anas Khattab pledged that any misconduct by ministry personnel will be addressed firmly, with offenders receiving their just punishment. State television reported that seven people were detained in Latakia for investigating the incident, and authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding Ghumeira's detention, including whether proper medical care was provided.
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