Student physically assaulting fellow pupils recorded in Almaty region high school
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A shocking video has surfaced online, revealing a disturbing incident at School No. 49 in the quaint Karaoi village of the Almaty region. The footage shows an older student engaging in a brutal assault against younger students, striking them mercilessly inside the school toilet while hurling vile curses. Remarkably, the victims seemed unable or unwilling to defend themselves.
Found on the Instagram account Astana-sergek, the disturbing footage has sparked widespread outrage. The authorities in Almaty region confirmed the incident occurred in September 2024, but no complaints had been registered with the police at the time.
A criminal case has since been initiated for suspected battery of a minor, with the investigation still ongoing. The legal guardians of the involved minors, both the aggressor and the recorder of the video, have been held administratively responsible for their duties in child rearing.
Meanwhile, the minors have been placed under preventive supervision, and a proposal for additional protective measures has been presented to the commission on minors under the akimat.
Recall the chilling incident in Almaty earlier this year, where another schoolgirl was brutally assaulted? Similar instances of student violence and mass brawls have been reported in Almaty, while a teenager was tragically stabbed to death during a group fight in Karaganda.
Sadly, incidents of violence and social unrest have become a concerning trend in Kazakhstan. In 2020, ethnic tensions flared up in the Zhambyl region following a road-rage brawl that led to fatalities, demonstrating the potential for unrest in various parts of the country. When such incidents arise, authorities usually respond by deploying forces and restricting communications to control the situation.
Navigating human rights issues remains a challenge for Kazakhstan, with concerns about freedom of assembly and gender-based violence frequently raised. As such, investigations into violence must abide by international standards and address the broader societal challenges that persist.
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- A disturbing video that surfaced on the Instagram account Astana-sergek in September 2024, featuring an older student assaulting other students at School No. 49 in Karaoi village, has sparked outrage and concerns about student violence.
- The investigation for the assault case is ongoing, with the authorities confirming the incident but stating no police complaints were registered at the time.
- As a response, the minors involved have been placed under preventive supervision, and additional protective measures have been proposed for their safety.
- This incident in Karaoi village serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of violence and social unrest in Kazakhstan, particularly in the education system and among students, which highlights the need for stricter measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and adherence to international human rights standards.
