Kostanay Resident Files Assault Complaint Against Military Officials

Kostanay Resident Alleges Assault During Military Draft Raid A resident of Kostanay has accused military enlistment office personnel of assault and verbal abuse during a draft raid on June 7. The incident took place around noon near the Kazpost office on Al-Farabi Avenue in the city center. The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated that he was approached by four to five individuals who demanded his IIN without identifying themselves or showing any credentials. "I calmly asked who they were," he said, "and they responded that they were from the military enlistment office. They then began to aggressively demand my IIN." When the resident began recording the incident, the situation escalated. He claims one of the men hit him on the arm and attempted to grab his phone, calling him insulting names. The resident, who is 27 years old and possesses a military exemption document, provided the video as evidence to support his claims. The incident raises concerns about the methods employed during draft raids and the potential for abuse of power by officials. The police were reportedly present but did not intervene. The military enlistment office has not yet commented on the incident. This incident follows other reports of aggressive behavior by authorities during draft raids in Kostanay. The local authorities are urged to investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure that future draft raids are conducted in a respectful and lawful manner.