Relatives of 20-year-old student Talgat Yemel, who lost both legs in a road accident in the city of Arys, are demanding a fair and open investigation. It emerged that the car involved in the crash was driven by the 22-year-old son of the mayor of Arys, reports kznews.kz.

According to KTK TV channel, the accident occurred on May 29 on the Astana-Pavlodar highway. The student was returning home to his parents by taxi after finishing his exams and sustained severe injuries. Doctors were forced to amputate both legs up to the hip joint.

Talgat experienced clinical death. According to his family, his condition remains critical, and treatment and rehabilitation are ongoing.

The victim's sister, Gulsim Abayildinova, said that the patient had undergone several surgeries and that severe sepsis had developed in his body.

"His condition is still serious. Several surgeries have been performed. The doctors said that due to the intensification of sepsis, they had to reopen the wounds several times and clean them again," she said.

The aggrieved party, upon learning that the driver was the son of the mayor of Arys, expressed concerns about possible interference with the investigation.

"Since the mayor is a civil servant, he may have connections everywhere. So we fear there could be pressure on the investigation and the court," Talgat's sister stated.

The mayor of Arys, Kaysar Mankaraev, stated that he disagrees with these suspicions. According to him, his adult son is personally responsible for his actions before the law.

"I have never used and will not use my official powers for personal purposes. I have not attempted to influence the investigation or the procedural decision in this case. Everyone is equal before the law," the mayor said.

In connection with the accident, the taxi driver was detained as a suspect. The case is currently at the pre-trial investigation stage.

The investigation is being conducted under the article on violation of traffic rules resulting in grievous bodily harm through negligence. If found guilty, the driver faces up to two years in prison.

Talgat Yemel's treatment continues. His family insists on a thorough and lawful examination of the case.