A video has been circulated on social media showing several people using force against a young woman in the car park of the Khan Shatyr shopping centre in Astana. The police have identified the individuals involved in the incident and stated that there were no casualties.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE INCIDENT
One witness reported that they saw the incident in the car park of the Khan Shatyr shopping centre, waited for security staff, and called the police.
The author of the post claimed that the woman had her hands, feet, and mouth bound, after which an attempt was made to force her into a car.
"It later emerged that the victim was their daughter-in-law, apparently from the southern region. These wild 'new relatives' shouted that the woman was mentally unwell, that they had been looking for her for three days, and therefore decided to forcibly take her home," the statement read.
At the time of publication, the original post on the social network Threads, referenced by users and the media, is unavailable.
WHAT THE POLICE REPORTED
According to the Police Department of Astana city, an investigation was conducted regarding the incident near one of the city's shopping centres. The identities of all participants have been established.
The department stated that the relatives took measures to ensure the safety of their family member, who is on a specialised register. According to police information, the incident was resolved on the spot, and there were no casualties.
WHAT THE WITNESS DREW ATTENTION TO
The user who reported the incident also expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the police dispatcher. According to him, during the call, he was asked clarifying questions about the reasons for the conflict.
"When I called the police, I clearly stated the address and what was happening, but they started asking what the conflict was about. What difference does it make what the conflict is about if someone is being kidnapped and subjected to violence?!" he wrote.