Mother Demands Justice After 16-Year-Old Son's Tragic Death in Aktobe Assault

A 16-year-old boy from Aktobe, Kazakhstan, tragically lost his life after being brutally attacked by a group of younger children. His mother, Ainur Ertuganova, is heartbroken and demands justice. "My son was beaten, they kicked him," she recounts, her voice choked with emotion. "They left him there, and he suffered greatly." The incident occurred on [Date of incident], and while police initially investigated, they currently state there is insufficient evidence to pursue charges due to the age of the perpetrators. Erbolat Sarkulov, head of the Aktobe Regional Police Department's juvenile affairs, explained that under Kazakh law, criminal charges are unlikely to be filed against those under 14. This leaves the mother feeling helpless and desperate for answers. The case underscores the need for stronger child protection measures and a reevaluation of the legal framework surrounding juvenile crime in Kazakhstan.