Convicted Relatives Appeal to Tokayev, Allege Manipulation in Polat Death Case

Relatives of those convicted in the Sherzat Polat death case have released a video appeal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, alleging that the investigation was incomplete and that the victim's family engaged in manipulative tactics. The video shows a group of people, presumably relatives of the convicted, expressing their concerns. They claim the victim's family used social media and potentially prohibited psychological methods to influence public opinion. One relative stated, "The investigation was not thorough, and the victim's family used social media and even prohibited psychological methods to achieve their goals." The video also mentions specific incidents of violence against police officers by the victim's family, including an assault with a shovel and knife threats. This raises questions about the fairness of the trial and the actions of the victim's family. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the use of social media to influence legal proceedings and the need for transparent investigations in Kazakhstan.