A disturbing incident near Almaty, Kazakhstan, has gone viral on social media, showing a teenager attacked by a group of people.

The assault occurred near the 19th kilometer in the Karasay district. Local police have opened a criminal case in response, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

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Authorities confirmed that all participants and witnesses have already been identified.️

“The investigation is clarifying all circumstances. The case is under strict supervision, and all involved will face legal consequences,” officials from the Almaty region police department said.