The life-sentenced Major General Kholbash Kholbashov requires urgent medical assistance. This was reported by journalist Anora Sarkorova on her Facebook page. Kholbash Kholbashov’s health has seriously deteriorated as he suffers from lung diseases, cardiovascular issues, and hypertension, and he also has inflammation in his right eye and ears. The leadership of the Main Department for […]
The life-sentenced Major General Kholbash Kholbashov requires urgent medical assistance.
This was reported by journalist Anora Sarkorova on her Facebook page.
Kholbash Kholbashov’s health has seriously deteriorated as he suffers from lung diseases, cardiovascular issues, and hypertension, and he also has inflammation in his right eye and ears.
The leadership of the Main Department for the Execution of Punishments of the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan is aware of the situation, but no one is helping the convicted individual to receive the necessary medical care, Sarkorova writes.
Friends and relatives of General Kholbashov have appealed to the Ministry of Justice and are also urging international organizations to intervene in the situation and assist in providing urgent medical care to the convicted general, as well as to allow independent doctors to examine Kholbashov.
The authorities have not commented on Kholbashov’s health condition.
Kholbash Kholbashov, who previously held the position of head of the Border Troops Department of the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan, was arrested on May 18, 2022. On the same day, his ex-wife, journalist and civil society activist Ulfatkhanim Mamadshoeva, was also detained.
The authorities labeled Kholbashov as the “leader of an organized criminal group” in the Rushan district. Along with Kholbash Kholbashov, the authorities detained more than 70 other residents of the Rushan district.
At the time of his arrest, he was serving in the border troops as a senior advisor to the commander of the Border Troops of Tajikistan.
The trial of Major General Kholbash Kholbashov began on August 3. The last court session for Kholbashov took place on September 21 behind closed doors in the detention center of the State National Security Committee, and his relatives were not allowed to attend the trial. The court sentenced Kholbashov to life imprisonment.
The court found him guilty on 11 counts of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan, including “organizing a criminal community” and “terrorism.”
It is reported that Kholbashov himself denied the charges against him and claimed that he is innocent. His relatives also believe he is innocent.