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Kazakhstan police warn against distracting officers amid viral trend
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan /Crime & Justice

Kazakhstan police warn against distracting officers amid viral trend

From Tengrinews · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Context piece
  • A viral trend in Kazakhstan involves women filming themselves lip-syncing to a song while police issue them citations.
  • The Ministry of Internal Affairs reviewed the videos and found no grounds for administrative or criminal charges against the women.
  • However, the ministry warned that such content creation should not distract officers from their duties and reminded citizens of proper conduct rules.

A social media trend has emerged in Kazakhstan where women film themselves lip-syncing to the song "Otpusti" by Yulia Savicheva and Djigan while administrative citations are being issued. These videos have quickly gained thousands of views across various platforms.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, having reviewed the specified video material within its competence, reports that the citizen's actions do not constitute an administrative or criminal offense.

— Ministry of Internal AffairsResponding to an inquiry about the viral videos.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reviewed the circulating clips and stated that the women's actions do not constitute an administrative or criminal offense. "The Ministry of Internal Affairs, having reviewed the specified video material within its competence, reports that the citizen's actions do not constitute an administrative or criminal offense," the ministry said in response to an inquiry.

Any actions carried out for views and trending content can distract police officers from performing their official duties.

— Ministry of Internal AffairsWarning about the potential interference of viral content creation with police work.

Despite finding no legal grounds for action, the ministry emphasized that the pursuit of viral content should not impede police work. "Any actions carried out for views and trending content can distract police officers from performing their official duties," the ministry added. Officers retain the right to demand the cessation of any actions that hinder their official duties.

A police officer is entitled to demand the cessation of any actions that interfere with their official activities.

— Ministry of Internal AffairsStating the rights of officers when their duties are hindered.

The ministry also urged citizens to observe general moral and ethical standards when interacting with law enforcement. It reminded the public that administrative liability exists for disobeying lawful demands, interfering with police activities, or actions that show disrespect or hinder official duties. The trend continues to garner significant attention, sparking debate among viewers.

At the same time, we call on citizens to observe general moral and ethical standards of behavior in society.

— Ministry of Internal AffairsUrging citizens to maintain proper conduct when interacting with law enforcement.
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Originally published by Tengrinews in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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