A government commission chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reviewed the results of the initial investigative measures into the deaths of servicemen during exercises in the Mangystau Region. The meeting also discussed the condition of the rescued serviceman and measures to support the families.
WHAT CRIMINAL CASES WERE OPENED
As reported by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Sanzhar Adilov, criminal cases have been opened over the deaths of the servicemen under Part 2 of Article 453 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Negligent attitude to service resulting in grave consequences”) and Article 465 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Violation of navigation rules”).
According to Adilov, the investigation has identified officials suspected of violations related to ensuring the safety of servicemen, organising the exercises and conducting rescue operations. Their actions are being given a legal assessment by the investigation.
WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE RESCUED SERVICEMAN
The meeting separately reviewed the condition of the serviceman who was rescued after the incident. According to Vice Minister of Health Manas Ramazanov, his condition is stable and there is no threat to his life.
The serviceman has regained consciousness and is receiving the necessary medical care. His parents are by his side.
HOW AID WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES
The government commission gave instructions on providing comprehensive support to the families of the deceased and injured servicemen. A separate instruction was given to ensure full transparency in the distribution of incoming funds.
Material assistance will include state payments and compensation provided for by law, as well as financial support from business representatives and philanthropists.
WHERE THE FUNDS WILL BE ACCUMULATED
To collect incoming financial assistance, the akimat of the Mangystau Region has designated a special fund. Its activities have been placed under constant supervision.
CONTEXT
Recall that on 24 September, during exercises of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces on the coast of the Caspian Sea in the Mangystau Region, servicemen were carried out to sea after a sharp deterioration in weather conditions and strengthening winds.
On the morning of 25 September, the bodies of two missing servicemen were found. After that, the search and rescue operation in the waters of the Caspian Sea was completed.
By order of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, a commission was created to investigate the causes of death.
Members of the Qazaqstan Halq Keñesi intend to allocate 815 million tenge to assist the families of the servicemen who died on the coast of the Caspian Sea.
