What is kian delos santos?

Kian Loyd delos Santos (August 12, 2000 – August 16, 2017) was a 17-year-old Filipino student who was killed during an anti-drug operation conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Caloocan, Metro Manila. His death sparked public outrage and condemnation due to allegations of police brutality and extrajudicial killing.

The incident fueled concerns regarding the War%20on%20Drugs launched by then-President Rodrigo Duterte. Police initially claimed Delos Santos was a drug runner who fired at them, prompting them to retaliate in self-defense. However, CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts contradicted the police version of events, suggesting that Delos Santos was unarmed and deliberately killed.

The investigation into Delos Santos's death led to the conviction of three police officers for Murder. This was a landmark ruling, as it was one of the first convictions of police officers involved in alleged extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration's anti-drug campaign. The case highlighted the issue of Police%20Brutality and accountability within the Philippine National Police. The death of Kian delos Santos became a symbol of the alleged abuses and human rights violations associated with the Philippine%20Drug%20War.