A 66-year-old man in Kokand has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for murdering an acquaintance with a metal crowbar after a drinking session, Uzbekistan’s Supreme Court press service said. According to press secretary Aziz Abidov, the incident took place on April 4 at around 6 p.m. at the defendant’s home, where a conflict between the two acquaintances escalated into a fight and the guest struck the host several times in the face and other parts of the body.
Key Takeaways: The killing occurred on April 4 in Kokand after the guest fell asleep following the altercation. The host then took a metal crowbar and struck the sleeping man several times on the head and body, causing fatal injuries. Kokand City Court for Criminal Cases found the 66-year-old guilty of intentional murder and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.
Case materials indicate that the two acquaintances were drinking alcohol at the defendant’s house in the evening. During the argument, the guest hit the homeowner several times in the face and elsewhere. After the fight, the guest went to sleep; the defendant then took a metal crowbar from the yard and attacked the sleeping man, striking him repeatedly on the head and other parts of the body. The victim died from the injuries he sustained.
The case was heard by Kokand City Court for Criminal Cases. The defendant fully admitted guilt, and the evidence collected in the case confirmed his involvement in the crime, according to the report. The court convicted him of intentional murder and imposed a sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment. The Supreme Court press service publicized the verdict.
The case highlights the severe consequences of disputes between acquaintances that escalate under the influence of alcohol. Uzbekistan’s courts have periodically released details of criminal cases involving violence in home settings, emphasizing that verdicts are based on evidence and legal assessment. In this case, the official account states that the defendant admitted guilt and that the evidence supported the charge.
Earlier, a 29-year-old man in Bukhara was sentenced to 15 years and 6 months in prison for attempting to burn his own parents. The conflict reportedly arose after his mother refused to transfer an apartment to his name; he tried to kill his parents and destroy property. The report on the Kokand case did not specify whether the verdict would be appealed or whether further legal proceedings are expected.
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