Raucous brawl in Almaty escalates into vicious canine assault
In the village of Jalpaksaй, Almaty region, a 10-year-old child was attacked by fighting dogs, resulting in severe injuries, including the loss of an ear and damage to the thigh. The incident, which took place in Almaty and was reported by a news site, was captured on video, showing a conflict between two men, one of whom had a fighting dog.
Upon arrival, it was established that both men were under the influence of alcohol and were causing a disturbance. The video shows one man lying on the ground and screaming while the dog lunges at him. A passerby, who was walking his dog, intervened in the argument, which led to the dog attacking the men. The passerby eventually killed the dogs to stop the attack.
The owners of the dogs have provided their account of the incident, but the head of the Alatau District Police Department, Eдилхан Баигараev, has not made a statement about this specific incident. Both men were held administratively responsible for disturbing the peace at night, petty hooliganism, appearing in public intoxicated, and violating animal containment rules.
While Kazakhstan broadly has animal welfare statutes, detailed and explicit laws about ownership, control, or restrictions specifically targeting fighting dogs, especially for Almaty, are not widely documented or publicly emphasized. For precise current regulations, consultation with local Almaty municipal government or Kazakhstan’s official legal databases would be necessary.
It is not specified if witnesses called the police to this particular incident, but it is known that they did call the authorities to the scene. No further information about the punishment for the passerby has been reported. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the potential consequences of allowing animals to be a threat to public safety.
- The disturbing incident involving fighting dogs in Jalpaksaй, Almaty region, highlighted on social media, is a grim reminder of the need for responsible pet ownership, particularly when it comes to dangerous breeds like these.
- As the incident involving the attack on a child and subsequent disturbance in Jalpaksaй highlights, ownership and control of fighting dogs, especially in urban areas like Almaty, needs to be addressed more explicitly in Kazakhstan's laws for the safety of both people and pets.
- In light of the attack on a child in Jalpaksaй, Almaty region, and the subsequent disturbance caused by the owners of the fighting dogs, there is a growing need for increased enforcement of animal welfare laws, especially for restricted breeds, on social media platforms and entertainment channels.
