In the emergency department of the regional children's hospital in Aktau, a visitor attacked a doctor and grabbed him by the neck. Police have opened a criminal case. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to hospital staff, a pediatric surgeon examined a child and explained the results of the examination to the father. There were no indications for hospitalization. After that, the man kicked a table and attacked the medic. Several eyewitnesses had difficulty pulling the visitor away from the doctor.
The medical institution said police were called to the scene. The next day, the surgeon returned to work and went on duty.
The regional police department confirmed that a criminal case had been opened. The circumstances of the incident are being established.
What punishment is provided for attacks on medical workers
Since March 7, 2026, Article 380-3 of the Criminal Code has been in force in Kazakhstan, covering threats and the use of violence against medical workers and ambulance drivers in the performance of their professional duties.
For violence not dangerous to life or health, a fine and other types of punishment are provided, including restriction or deprivation of liberty for a term of two to three years. For dangerous violence — from five to ten years of imprisonment, and under aggravating circumstances provided for by the article — from seven to 12 years.
The police report does not specify under which article the incident in Aktau is being investigated.