Protests over gas prices in Kazakhstan escalated into clashes with security officials, during which police cars exploded and shots were fired.
more than two hundred people were detained.
This was reported by Zakon.kz with reference to the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs.
It is noted that the violators used stones, sticks, gas and pepper cylinders; and Molotov cocktails. Separate groups of citizens blocked roads and blocked traffic.
In addition, some protesters attacked employees of law enforcement and other state bodies, and in Almaty, Shymkent and Taraz they recorded attempts to attack buildings of akkimats, where violators broke glass and doors and caused other material damage.
During the riots, 95 police officers were injured, and 37 official vehicles were damaged. Currently, law enforcement officers have begun a pre-trial investigation into 13 facts of hooliganism, attacks on government buildings and the use of violence against government officials.
“The internal affairs bodies are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and tranquility of the population,” the message says. .
Recall that on January 5, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kasim-Zhomart Tokayev, accepted the resignation of the country's government amid massive protests over gas prices. The duties of the prime minister will be temporarily performed by Alikhan Smailov, the first deputy head of the government. At the same time, other officials “will continue to fulfill their duties until the approval of the new government.” p>
For three days in a row, protests continued in Kazakhstan over gas prices. In some cities, the police brutally detained protesters. On Tuesday, protesters clashed with law enforcement officers in Almaty, during which police cars were on fire and shots were fired.
