"Measures have been taken against offenders: more than 30 individuals who violated Article 614 (creating obstacles for the movement of vehicles) of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan have been held administratively accountable," the press service of the Almaty police department reported.
A video has surfaced on social media, showing dozens of men lined up on the roadway to perform their prayers. They blocked the passage for vehicles. According to the video's author, the incident took place near the Central Mosque of Almaty.