Nearly 300 out-of-town students, including those from the Tashkent State Technical University, were abruptly expelled from their student dormitory despite having paid their accommodation fees in advance. The forced eviction took place late in the evening with the direct involvement of law enforcement officers and university administration, leaving numerous female students stranded on the streets. v

According to official explanations, the residential facility was constructed under a public-private partnership framework, but it has not yet been officially commissioned. The building reportedly lacks cadastral documentation and necessary operational permits. Nevertheless, the private developer proceeded to accommodate students and collect payments, while the Ministry of Higher Education claimed the placement violated established regulatory procedures.

Affected students reported that they were given just a single day to vacate the premises, leading to mass expulsion on the evening of October 6. Representatives from the prosecutor's office and local police inspectors arrived to enforce the clearance, offering no viable alternative housing or practical solutions for the stranded youth, many of whom had to seek makeshift shelters.

The situation has highlighted profound bureaucratic failures and a lack of accountability. When students approached the Ministry of Higher Education for assistance, they were allegedly told that the matter fell under the jurisdiction of internal affairs due to licensing issues. The students remain uncertain about the fate of their tuition and housing fees.

Source: kun.uz