In Aktobe, an unknown individual has taken a girl hostage. The police, the city prosecutor, and emergency services have arrived at the scene, reports Tengrinews.kz correspondent.
An unknown person broke into a private house in Aktobe and took a girl hostage, reportedly the owner of the house. The police department has confirmed the emergency situation.
"A report was received on line 102 stating that an unknown individual had entered a private home and taken a girl hostage. All emergency services quickly responded, and the area has been cordoned off. The head of the police department and the city prosecutor are on-site, and negotiations are ongoing," the agency reported.
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Social media reports, citing eyewitnesses, suggest that several people are being held hostage. However, the police are currently verifying this information. Other details are not yet known.
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