had the right to dispute the post mortem report and to approach the court for damages. The ZHRC engaged the Head of Chitungwiza Mortuary. He confirmed that a body had been brought into the mortuary from Makoni Police around 8pm on Monday 14 January 2019. The cause of death was gunshot wounds that had been sustained. Officers at the hospital police post also confirmed that the body of Tinashe Choto had been brought into the mortuary at around 8pm on Monday 14 January 2019 from Makoni Police Station. 5.2.6. Further engagements with Tinashe Choto’s father revealed that Tinashe Choto was laid to rest on Saturday 19 January 2019 in Chitungwiza. His memorial service was subsequently held on Saturday 20 April 2019. His father said that they had not received any assistance from the State for them to bury their son or for the memorial service. He however, received some contributions from well-wishers, families and friends. He also indicated that no one from the State had even been in contact with him to offer condolences or to even enquire on what had transpired. In respect of the post mortem report, the ZHRC referred him to ZLHR following police refusal to release it to him. He had also indicated that he wanted damages for the death of his son which matter falls within the jurisdiction of the courts. The ZLHR took up Mr Choto’s case. They assisted him with a court application to compel the police to release the post mortem report to Tinashe’s father. Before the court set down, the post mortem report was released to Tinashe’s father. He indicated that he was satisfied with the report as it captured the real reason for the death of his son. He also indicated that the ZLHR had highlighted that now that the post mortem report was out they were now proceeding to sue for damages. 5.2.7. The ZHRC also visited some of those who had been assaulted by the police and the soldiers in the aftermath of the 14 January 2019 Page 17 of 68