A video has circulated online featuring the head of the administrative police department of the Sarysu district in the Zhambyl region. The footage shows traffic police officers in Taraz stopping a car that was allegedly being driven by a police officer.
WHAT THE VIDEO SHOWS
In the video, the patrol officers ask who was driving the car. In response, a man says that his sister was behind the wheel, reports the Telegram channel «HALYQSTAN».
The footage is believed to show the head of the administrative police department of the Sarysu district, Akimzhan Kanatbekov. It is also alleged that he may have been driving while under the influence of alcohol. There was no official confirmation of this information at the time of publication.
WHAT REACTION FOLLOWED
After the video appeared on social media, users began actively discussing the incident. Some commenters claim that similar incidents have allegedly occurred before. In particular, comments mention a YouTube video which, according to users, previously covered an alleged instance of Kanatbekov driving while intoxicated.
Furthermore, it is reported that after the incident, Akimzhan Kanatbekov went on sick leave.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION
However, there is no information at the time of publication as to whether he was held administratively liable as a result of the incident. There is also no information regarding the results of any possible investigation or the procedural status of the police officer himself.