Chechen leader's son Adam Kadyrov, who beat a prisoner, appointed to senior role

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's 15-year-old son, who gained notoriety earlier this year for being shown beating a prisoner in custody, has been appointed to a senior position within his father's bodyguard, as confirmed by top Chechen security officials on Sunday.

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.

In September, the younger Kadyrov drew broad condemnation, including from some pro-Kremlin hardliners, after his father posted a social media video in which Adam is seen punching and kicking a prisoner.

Ramzan Kadyrov, a Putin ally, said at the time he was proud of his son and respected Adam for acquiring "adult ideals of honour, dignity and defence of his religion".

One of Kadyrov's top security officials, Zamid Chalaev, said Adam had been appointed as head of the department for ensuring the security of the Chechen leader, essentially one of Kadyrov's top bodyguards.

"I sincerely congratulate ... Adam Kadyrov on his appointment to an important position in the security service of the head of the Chechen Republic!" Akhmed Dudayev, the region's minister for national policy, external relations and press, said on the Telegram messaging app.

RIA agency reported on Saturday that Kadyrov's son was awarded the title of Hero of Chechnya in October.

Dudayev, in his post, said that Adam Kadyrov proved himself to be a brave and courageous patriot.

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