Kazakhstan court sentences three over Shchuchinsk cafe blast that killed 12
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A court in Kazakhstan's Akmola region sentenced three people to prison terms of six to seven years over a gas explosion at a cafe in Shchuchinsk that killed 12 people. The blast on February 26 injured more than two dozen others. The court also ordered compensation for victims and issued a private ruling to the regional governor.
Key Facts
- The explosion at the 'Center of Plov' cafe in Shchuchinsk on February 26 killed 12 people.
- More than two dozen visitors and workers suffered severe injuries and burns.
- The cafe tenant and the gas station director each received seven years in prison, while the gas delivery driver received six years.
- The court ordered moral damages to be paid to the victims and issued a private ruling to the akim of Akmola region.
The Explosion
On February 26, a gas-air mixture exploded at the 'Center of Plov' cafe in Shchuchinsk, triggering a large fire. Twelve people died under the rubble or later in hospitals. More than two dozen visitors and employees sustained severe injuries and burns.
Investigation Findings
The investigation found a chain of violations: the gas cylinder was filled without control instruments or trained personnel, delivered to the cafe illegally, and installed dangerously close to a heating radiator. Three people stood trial: the cafe tenant, the gas station director, and the gas delivery driver.
Sentencing and Rulings
The Burabay district court sentenced the cafe tenant and the gas station director to seven years in prison each. The gas delivery driver received a six-year prison term. The court ordered moral damages to be paid to the victims and issued a private ruling to the akim of Akmola region.
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