Relatives of Sherzat Polat Convicts Appeal to President Tokayev Amidst Allegations of Victim's Family Misconduct

Talgar, Kazakhstan – June 9, 2025. A video appeal has emerged, showing relatives of those convicted in connection with the death of 16-year-old Sherzat Polat pleading with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for intervention. The appeal, posted to the Telegram channel Egov.Press, alleges that Sherzat's family engaged in a systematic campaign to influence public opinion after his death. "The victim's side immediately engaged in systematic and planned actions after Sherzat Polat's death," stated Bauyrzhan, a man identified in the video. "They used various tools to achieve their goals, including social media, banned psychological methods, and even open provocation." The family's actions are accused of inciting unrest, spreading false information, and portraying the individual who used a knife as a hero. The relatives are calling for a full investigation into the victim's family's actions by the Prosecutor General's Office and the National Security Committee. The video underscores the family's alleged actions that threaten public peace and stability in Talgar and the surrounding region. The situation highlights the complexities of justice and the use of social media in shaping public perceptions following a tragedy.