Ivan Quispe Palomino He was arrested in San Juan de Lurigancho during an identity control operationin which he was accused of being second in command of the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso. This was confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior in a statement, in which they indicated that there would be three current charges for the alleged crime of terrorism committed in the years 2013, 2015 and 2016; However, this has been denied by his lawyer, who assures that Iván has been a victim of homonymy.
In statements to Exitosa, Iván’s lawyer assured that The only history in relation to terrorism that your client has had was 30 years ago.when he was a minor under 16 years of age and that this has already been resolved and overcome after serving a prison sentence during the 90s.
“From that moment on, I can say, He (Iván) has not had any incident, any act, any connection with a criminal act, much less with people persecuted by the law.. “He is a citizen who has made his life, has developed personal progress, has a family, has known activities, has roots in society,” said his lawyer after requesting that he be released immediately, since his capture would be unjust.
Iván Quispe Palomino would be a victim of homonymy
Homonymy happens when two people have the same first or last name. Iván’s lawyer assured that his client was a victim of this event, so his detention is not only arbitrary, but is also damaging the morale and emotions of his client and his family.
“We should not have reached these circumstances because for this there are scientific acts, criminalistic acts that allow us to rule out any homonymy and immediately rule out holding any hearing,” explained Iván’s lawyer.
Relatives of Iván Quispe Palomino will denounce Juan José Santiváñez
The relatives of Iván Quispe Palomino have announced that they will proceed with a complaint against the Minister of the Interior, Juan José Santiváñez, as well as against all those involved in the arrest and accusations that link Iván with the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso. According to Pamela Mayta, a relative of the detainee, both Palomino and his family have suffered psychological damage due to the actions of the Ministry of the Interior.
Mayta also indicated that they will file the complaint not only against the minister, but also against the police officers and other people involved in spreading false information. In addition, he mentioned that one of the minor relatives has been affected and fears that he will face bullying. In search of justice, the family members have decided to take their complaint to all possible authorities, criticizing the minister’s lack of responsibility for offering unfounded statements.