A case of animal cruelty has been reported in Almaty after a dog was allegedly tied to a vehicle with a chain and dragged along the road.
What happened
Shocking footage circulated on social media shows an injured dog lying on the ground with a chain attached to its neck and connected to a car. The incident reportedly took place on February 12. According to the author of the video, the dog survived.
Police response
The Almaty Police Department stated that an investigation was conducted and the vehicle owner has been identified.
Police confirmed that the individual will face administrative liability for animal cruelty. Authorities also reminded the public that all reports of violence against animals are officially recorded and investigated.
Under Article 407-1 of Kazakhstan’s Administrative Code, such actions may result in a fine.
More severe penalties are предусмотрены under Article 316 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan, including substantial fines or up to one year of restriction or deprivation of liberty in cases involving serious injury or death of an animal.
A similar case was reported earlier in Astana, where a man was held administratively liable for a comparable incident.
