Life Sentence for Perpetrator in Death of Detainee Case

TDT | Manama

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The Special Investigation Unit announced that the First High Criminal Court issued a ruling in the case concerning the death of a detainee, sentencing the defendant to life imprisonment.

The case dates back to 27 March 2026, when the Special Investigation Unit monitored social media reports regarding the death of a detainee. On the same day, it also received a notification from the Inspector General of the National Intelligence Service stating that the deceased had been held in custody by the agency and had been assaulted by one of its personnel, resulting in multiple injuries.

The detainee was subsequently transferred to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Unit conducted comprehensive and extensive investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident, tracing the procedures taken following the arrest of the deceased, and examining all evidence and information related to the case within its legally mandated authority.

The investigations concluded that the defendant committed the crime, based on sufficient and conclusive evidence. The Unit therefore ordered his referral, while in custody, to the High Criminal Court, which issued the above-mentioned verdict, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding rights, ensuring accountability, and upholding the rule of law.