Law enforcement authorities in the Qorako‘l district of Bukhara region have initiated a criminal case against a man suspected of committing indecent acts against an eight-year-old child. The incident was officially confirmed by the National Agency for Social Protection.

According to reports, the incident took place on October 23. A citizen identified as Sh. R. allegedly committed lewd and inappropriate actions targeting an eight-year-old girl. Law enforcement agencies were immediately notified of the unlawful conduct, prompting an urgent intervention.

Following an initial assessment of the circumstances, the district prosecutor's office opened a criminal investigation under Part 3 of Article 129 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (Committing indecent acts against a person under sixteen years of age). Investigative procedures are currently underway under the direct supervision of the prosecutorial authorities.

In the wake of the incident, specialists from the local “Inson” Social Services Center were dispatched to evaluate the child’s condition. Social workers and psychologists are currently providing the young victim and her family with comprehensive psychological and social support to help address the resulting trauma.

Source: www.gazeta.uz