President of Kazakhstan comments on conflict in Kordai district

AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev has commented on the conflict in Kordai district, Jambyl region. "The brawl occurred in Kordai district, Jambyl region on hooligan motives. Provocateurs attempted to use the situation. Police normalized the situation and it is under control. Those guilty of disturbance of public order will be held accountable," the President said.
The brawl occurred in Masanchi and Sortobe villages, Kordai district, Jambyl region, where police officers were attacked. Social media users claimed the conflict occurred between Kazakhs and Dunghans.
The local police department ask citizens not to spread rumors and fake messages and trust only official information.
The villages of Masanchi and Sortobe lie on the border with Kyrgyzstan. They are separated from the Kyrgyz town of Tokmok with the Chu river.