Society

Samarkand during the reign of Amir Timur was not only one of the wealthiest cities of the East but also a project reflecting the logic of imperial power. Spanish ambassador Ruy González de Clavijo, in his travel notes, marveled at the scale of trade and architectural luxury, yet also documented the harsh construction methods and urban reconstruction goals. The city thrived economically due to its strategic location on the Silk Road, but Timur aimed to transform it into a “perfect city” to showcase his might and legitimacy.

The criminal trial of blogger Sanjar Karimov, known on social media as Real Sanjik, has commenced at the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Court for Criminal Cases. He faces charges under Articles 112 (Threat of Murder), 168 (Fraud), and 273 (Illegal Drug Trafficking). Karimov and his lawyers requested closed-door hearings, but the judge denied this, allowing media representatives to take photographs and audio recordings (video recording is prohibited).

A criminal case has been initiated against a 23-year-old teacher, identified as Ye.N., for beating children under her care at a private preschool institution in the Yangiariq neighborhood of Navoiy city. According to the Regional Department of Internal Affairs, the incident occurred on April 7, with the teacher allegedly using violence under the pretext of maintaining discipline.

Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, as confirmed by the Hip Hop Alliance. In a statement, the organization said Bambaataa helped shape a “global movement rooted in peace, unity, love, and having fun,” paying tribute to his role in the emergence of hip-hop as both a musical genre and a cultural force.

A teacher at the private "Amin kids" kindergarten in the Gavoy district of Navoi region, Uzbekistan, has been accused of regularly beating and verbally abusing children. The incident occurred on April 7 in the "Yangiaryoq" neighborhood, where the teacher, identified as E.N. (born 2003), allegedly used physical violence against children under the pretext of "maintaining order."

In the Urgench District of Uzbekistan, entrepreneur Shokhrukhkhon Kadyrov has been held administratively liable for posting an advertisement on social media about selling Khorezm plov at a discounted price. According to court documents, he announced the sale of plov for 7,000 soums from February 2 to 4, 2026, but did not obtain the necessary permit for such an event, claiming he was unaware of the requirement.

In 2018, construction of a multi-story residential building began on Shohrukh Street in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, by the private enterprise "JAHON KAFOLAT STIL." The developer promised local residents new apartments in exchange for the demolition of their old homes. Many trusted these promises, selling their houses, allowing demolition, or making advance payments. However, eight years later, the construction site stands abandoned, the company has gone bankrupt, its director is imprisoned, and the affected families are forced to live in garages and unfinished structures.

On April 8, around 6:00 PM, emergency services in Samarkand region received a report that a worker had been buried under soil at a construction site in the "Oltin asr" neighborhood. Rescue teams from the regional emergency management department promptly arrived at the scene.

In the city of Kokand, Fergana Region, two individuals were arrested for extortion involving threats with a cold weapon against a woman. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The suspects are Zilola Juraeva and Karimjon Gafurov, who committed the offense against the victim Sh. T.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. Siamese twins Fatima and Zuhra Holiyev, born in 2012 in the Denov district of Surkhandarya region, have returned from the "House of Mercy" to their family and continue their education in a regular school alongside their peers.

Over four weeks, the Uklon team and its partner drivers implemented a series of charitable initiatives in Tashkent, with a total investment of 250 million Uzbek soums. The core mechanism involved a simple process: users left tips after rides, which were fully retained by the drivers, and the company then doubled this amount, directing the funds toward charitable projects. This approach aimed to seamlessly integrate everyday actions with social support.

Police in Tashkent have uncovered a major theft of $50,000 in the Yunusabad district. Three members of a criminal group were arrested on suspicion of stealing the money. To gain access to the office, they utilized a delivery service uniform as a disguise.