Punitive Measures

An overview of the punitive measures taken against participants of the mass

unrest in December 1986
Overview
The "Shakhanov Commission" report provides details on the punitive measures:

● 2,401 persons were detained for participation in the mass unrest

● 5,324 persons were questioned by the procuracy
● 850 persons were questioned by the KGB
● 326 cases were directed to People's Courts
● 108 individuals were fined
● 3 individuals were sentenced to corrective labor camps
● 201 individuals' case materials were reviewed by the commission
False Charges
● Witnesses were charged with criminal activity
they didn't commit
● Unproven charges included wrecking a military
car, shooting at a building, and burning a red flag
● Lack of evidence for the charges
Bolekov's Case
● Bolekov was accused of violating four articles of the criminal code
● Charges of 'interethnic hostility,' 'mass disorders,' and 'possession of drugs'
● No charges could be proven against him
● Bolekov was held in a psychiatric hospital for a year
● Injections administered made him forgetful and impaired his ability to function
● Unable to hold down a job
Dekelbayev's Case
● Dekelbayev was summoned by the KGB
● Sentenced to six years of imprisonment
● Received the message "Your song is over"
 Amanzhol Malibayev

Kazakh lawyer involved in Sentenced to five years in

the December 1986 protests 02 prison

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Arrested in January 1987 Charged with 'anti-State
activity'

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Kozhakhmetov’s case
● His trial began on April 22, 1987, and lasted six days
● He was charged with violating articles 62 ("anti-Soviet
agitation and propaganda"), 65 ("organizing
demonstrations and mass disorders"), and 170-1 ("anti-
Soviet slander")
● Under article 170-1 he was given four years' strict regimen
camp
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