Kindergarten worker arrested in Namangan region on suspicion of assault

The investigative division of the Uchkurgan District Department of Internal Affairs initiated a criminal case on September 12 under Part 4 of Article 118 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (rape of a person known to the perpetrator to be under fourteen years of age). The suspect was detained under procedural rules, after which the court ordered him remanded in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

According to the National Agency for Social Protection, specialists from the district Inson social services centre assessed the situation at the minor's place of residence and determined that she was in a high-risk situation. Together with internal affairs officers and medical personnel, measures were taken to eliminate the threat to her life and health.

Currently, the girl remains at home with her parents. Medical, psychological, social, and legal services are being provided to the child and her mother. The situation is being monitored by the office of the Commissioner for Children's Rights.