On August 30, 2023, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a harrowing incident unfolded on bus No. 135, when a man engaged in a dispute with another passenger escalated the situation by brandishing a knife, causing widespread fear among fellow travelers. Passengers on the bus urgently called for the driver to open the doors, and at the next stop, the armed individual disembarked. Almaty's police department swiftly responded to the incident, with the Auezov district police department launching an investigation. Authorities have identified the individual involved, noting that he is registered at the Mental Health Center. Legal actions in accordance with the Republic of Kazakhstan's legislation are being pursued to address his actions. A video capturing the tense moment showed the man near the bus door, knife in hand, as he threatened fellow passengers.