Zmitser Kaspiarovich in hospital

Sentenced to 12 days of arrest democratic activist Zmitser Kaspyarovich was diagnosed with hypertensive crisis.

According to “Nasha Niva,” the young man was transferred to prison hospital today. He has increased health problems: doctors diagnosed him with hypertensive crisis, and was appointed medical examination, concerning low-back pain for the next day. “I feel so-so,” Zmitser said about his health.

Judge of the Savetski District of Minsk Aksana Relyava sentenced former political prisoner Zmitser Kaspyarovich to 12 days of arrest on 17 March. The young man was accused of using foul language against traffic militia officers. A report on the article 17.1 of the Administrative Code (Hooliganism) was drawn up against him.

Kaspyarovich was detained on Saturday, a big circulation of stickers was found in his car during the search. Zmitser was stopped by two traffic militia cars and a car with riot militiamen.