The investigation into the deaths of service members during exercises in the Mangistau Region is being conducted by the military investigative bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with the case under special supervision by the Prosecutor General's Office, infohub.kz reports.
A comprehensive set of investigative measures has been carried out to establish all the circumstances of the tragedy thoroughly and objectively. To date, more than 300 people have been questioned, and over 30 forensic examinations and studies have been conducted.
As previously reported, eight officials have been placed in custody by court order on suspicion of negligent performance of duty and violation of navigation rules: the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces, his first deputy and deputy for combat training, the commanders of two military units, a marine battalion and a marine company, and the captain of the boat.
Under Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code, other pretrial investigation data may not be disclosed.
The investigative actions are expected to be completed soon, after which participants in the criminal proceedings will review the case materials.
The progress of the investigation is under the special supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office.