Akmola land inspection head sued for beating female assistant

The Kokshetau Police, an administrative center of Akmola region, are looking into beating allegations against the regional land inspection head, interfax.kz reported.

A 21-year old assistant to the regional land inspection official claims that she was beaten by her boss, the local police department told Interfax-Kazakhstan on Wednesday.

"She filed a report that on December 18, a 43-year head of the regional land inspection, in a state of inebriation slapped her in the face. She was denied a request for criminal proceedings on December 21, but administrative charges for using abusive language in the workplace, or causing light injuries might be pressed, " said the police.

The regional Civil Service Agency told Interfax-Kazakhstan that the woman had not sought assistance yet, "but if she does, a comprehensive assessment of the situation will be provided."

The chief of the land inspection was not available for comment, as he was reportedly on sick leave.