A tragedy occurred at the Nicosia Central Prison, which has already attracted the attention of both law enforcement officers and the public.
Authorities are investigating the murder of an inmate who was brutally beaten inside a correctional facility.
According to preliminary data, the victim is a man of Arab origin. He was attacked by three other prisoners, who were reportedly Greek Cypriots. After the attack, the man was taken to the hospital, where doctors could only pronounce his death.
Police say arrests of the suspects are expected in the near future. The prison's CCTV cameras played a major role in the investigation, with the incident appearing to have been fully recorded on CCTV.
The Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID Nicosia) has already officially classified the incident as a murder.
This case is already raising questions about the safety of prisoners and control over the situation in prisons in Cyprus. Over the past two years, the public and media have been discussing the problems of overcrowding, staff shortages and the level of criminal activity within the prison system.
Activists and human rights organizations are pressing for reforms, including better supervision of prisoners and more mental health and social services.
Official structures have not yet provided detailed comments, but the Ministry of Justice and the prison administration are expected to make a public statement in the coming days.
Source: in-cyprus.philenews.com
