Officers of Azerbaijan's Penal Service brought to disciplinary responsibility
By Trend
Twenty one high-ranking officers of the Penal Service of Azerbaijan have been brought to disciplinary responsibility for the escape of prisoners.
The decision was made at the collegium meeting of the Justice Ministry on November 1, the ministry said in a statement.
On October 23, Etibar Mammadov and Ali Aghami, arrested on charges of especially grave crimes, escaped from a train in Bilajari settlement during transportation to Baku, being accompanied by guards.
After preliminary results of the investigation, 10 people were removed from justice system and three were dismissed by order of the justice minister for negligence in the performance of official duties. Ali Aghami was detained on October 26.
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