Nine Guilty in Sherzat Polat Death: Kazakhstan Court Delivers Verdict Amid Family Outcry

Nine Convicted in Sherzat Polat Death; Family Expresses Discontent Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan – A court in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, has delivered its verdict in the high-profile case surrounding the death of Sherzat Polat. Nine individuals were found guilty on various charges related to the incident, receiving sentences ranging from seven to twenty-three years imprisonment. The most severe sentence, twenty-three years, was given to Abzal Shynasyl for his role in the crime. Other sentences included fifteen years for Azamat Tokhtobaev, nine years for Nurkhyia Ilyasov, and seven years for four other defendants. The verdict has been met with mixed reactions. While the court deemed the evidence sufficient for conviction, the victim's family, particularly Sherzat's father Erkin Kaliakhmet, expressed their dissatisfaction with the sentences, stating they felt the punishments were not harsh enough given the circumstances. "The court should have considered the severity of the crime more carefully," Kaliakhmet stated outside the courthouse. The video shows the family's emotional distress as they left the court. Perizat Nurymova, a relative, expressed hope for the release of a sixteen-year-old involved. The trial, which lasted two months, concluded with all nine defendants receiving prison sentences. The event highlights ongoing concerns about justice and the emotional toll on families affected by violent crime.