The FSIN commented on the abuse of prisoners in Kuzbass

The Federal Penitentiary Service commented on the video of abuse of prisoners in the Kemerovo region. The department spoke about bringing employees "to strict disciplinary responsibility."

The department of internal security of the GUFSIN of Russia in the Kemerovo region conducted an internal check after the beating of prisoners in SIZO No. 4 in Anzhero-Sudzhensk.

“Persons involved in this incident were brought to strict disciplinary responsibility. Appropriate instructions have been given to prevent such facts from happening in the future, ”the department’s regional department said.

Earlier, Taiga.info published a video of searches in SIZO No. 4 . They passed in 2017. Employees of LIU No. 21 (medical and correctional institution), located in the city of Taiga, could participate in them, said Dmitry Kamynin, coordinator of the Siberia Legal organization.

The Federal Penitentiary Service confirmed that the incident occurred in 2017.

The video begins with the fact that the FSIN officers force the prisoners to leave the cell. "Who does not have time - remains there," the voice sounds. Six people come out of the cell, they start beating them on the head. The barking of a dog is heard. The men are then lined up against a wall and forced to place their hands palms out. Then one of the prisoners is returned to the cell - the cell attendant. Employees under loud music begin a search, open the floor.

The materials following the results of the check were sent according to the jurisdiction, the Federal Penitentiary Service specified.