Kazakh Village Bans Alcohol After Five Years of Zero Crime

Residents of Kiyakty village in Aiteke Bi District have unanimously backed a ban on alcohol sales and consumption. The decision came during a recent preventive meeting attended by local authorities, community members and police. Officials praised the village’s long-standing record of zero crime over the past five years. The meeting focused on crime prevention, healthy living and maintaining public order. With 62 households and 207 residents, Kiyakty has reported no crimes or administrative offences since 2019. Participants discussed ways to keep the village safe and strengthen community bonds.

Police credited the success to teamwork between residents, elders, and law enforcement. They noted that 40 other settlements in the region have adopted similar alcohol-free policies. These efforts have reduced domestic disputes, improved public safety, and created a more stable social environment. Authorities encouraged villagers to keep promoting respect, lawfulness, and shared responsibility. The initiative reflects a broader regional push to cut alcohol-related harm and foster healthier communities.

The alcohol ban in Kiyakty builds on years of cooperative crime prevention. With no offences recorded in half a decade, the village now joins a growing list of settlements rejecting alcohol. Police and residents will continue working together to uphold safety and social harmony.