A local resident in Semey has been placed under a 10-day administrative arrest for abusive behavior toward a medical worker — the incident occurred in the neurology department of one of the city's hospitals, the website infohub.kz reports.

According to the official Telegram channel of the courts of the Abai Region, the specialized inter-district court for administrative offenses in Semey heard the case against a local resident who behaved abusively toward a medical worker while the worker was performing official duties.

According to the court ruling, while at the medical facility the man showed disrespect toward the medical worker, accompanying his behavior with obscene language. He also ignored lawful demands and remarks from staff.

During the court proceedings, the offender's guilt was confirmed by the case materials examined. The court concluded that his actions constituted an administrative offense under Part 2 of Article 80-1 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses.

In determining the penalty, the court took into account the nature of the offense, the circumstances of the case, and information about the offender's identity, including previous instances of being held liable.

Following the hearing, the court found the man guilty and imposed an administrative penalty in the form of a 10-day arrest.