Crowd brutally assaults individual in Almaty
In the Almaty region, a brutal street attack was carried out on an unsuspecting individual - law enforcement officials are currently probing the incident, according to the source Liter.kz.
Reports show that a criminal case has been initiated, with a preliminary investigation now underway. The incident, which took place on the morning of April 27 within the confines of the residential complex "Nuriya" in the village of Besagash, wasn't initially reported by residents. Instead, it came to light through monitoring of social media activity.
"We are actively working to uncover all participants in this street altercation," Almaty region police stated. "Once identified, they will be detained and dealt with according to the law."
Furthermore, police stressed that any instances of aggression and breaches of public order will be swiftly and firmly addressed.
Notably, there have been other instances of violence in the region, although no exact match to this particular street attack can be found in recent reports. Here's a rundown of the key cases in the area:
1. Talgar Murder and Arson Case- October 2024 incident: The tragic slaying of a 16-year-old, Sherzat Bolat, occurred in Talgar (near Almaty) amid allegations of a local criminal group's involvement [4].- Consequences: The victim’s family home was subsequently torched, leading to public outrage and the deployment of National Guard troops. Relatives suggest that only a fraction of the attackers were apprehended, causing public concern about the impunity of organized crime.- Investigation status: No recent developments beyond April 2024 updates, suggesting the investigation remains stalled.
2. Almaty Airport Hostage Incident- April 7, 2025: Mashrapbek Baratov seized a hostage at Almaty Airport, citing financial hardship due to unpaid wages [2].- Motivation: Baratov contended that he stumbled upon the airport unintentionally during his job search and acted rashly under the influence of economic and family pressures [2].- Current tribunal: The trial is ongoing, with Baratov offering testimony about his circumstances [2].
3. Zaghambar Ethnic Tensions- April 22, 2025: A sexual assault in Turkistan’s Zaghambar village sparked a chain of arson attacks, resulting in a security lockdown and 16 arrests. Although not directly related to Almaty, this situation underscores the broader instability in the region.- Response: Special forces are deployed, with communication lines cut off to prevent an escalation [3].
- Following the brutal street attack in Almaty region on April 27, within the "Nuriya" residential complex in Besagash, local police have initiated a criminal case and begun a preliminary investigation.
- The Almaty region police are actively working to identify all participants in the street altercation, with the intent to detain and prosecute them according to law.
- Police have emphasized that any incidents of aggression and breaches of public order will be addressed swiftly and firmly, as part of their ongoing efforts in crime and justice.
- In the general news, there have been previous instances of violence in the Almaty region, such as the Talgar murder and arson case, the Almaty Airport hostage incident, and the Zaghambar ethnic tensions, highlighting the need for continued measures to maintain public safety and order.
