As the Ministry of Interior announced plans for mobile police stations to deal with civilian concerns, three prisoners died in Tanta, Qalyubia, and Gharbia from 12-14 October. The latest round of incidents took place on Friday when a prisoner named Sameh Gaber, 28, was found dead in Tanta police station. On the same day, a 61-year-old prisoner died in Burles police station after suffering “a severe heart attack” according to the official narrative. The third incident took place on Wednesday when a prisoner in Al-Khanka police station reportedly died due to lack of ventilation in the detention centre. Following the killing, most media outlets cited that the officers mistakenly shot the driver during a brawl, citing anonymous sources.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 15, 2016 20:48 UTC