Chechen leader's son, who beat a prisoner, made top bodyguard

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, September 28, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's 15-year-old son, who was shown beating a prisoner in custody this year, has been appointed to a senior role in his father's bodyguard, top Chechen security officials said on Sunday.

Allies of the Chechen leader heaped praise on Adam Kadyrov, who turns 16 this month, for his courage and congratulated him on his appointment.