Blogger’s threat to “hit his father for likes” is  under legal review – Internal Affairs Directorate (video)

A video circulating on social media shows a young man from Chirchik, Tashkent region, declaring he would hit his father in exchange for 100,000 "likes." In response, officials are preparing the necessary documentation to assess the situation legally, confirmed Bobur Tolaganov, the press secretary of the General Directorate of Internal Affairs.

The video, recorded on November 1, shows the young man, identified as U.S., claiming his statement was made in jest and promising it would not happen again. In the video, posted to TikTok, he further claimed he would send his father to a nursing home if he received 200,000 likes, sparking widespread criticism. Following the backlash, the young man apologized and deleted the video.

The General Directorate of Internal Affairs has stated that the situation is being monitored closely, and updates will be provided as the investigation concludes.

This incident follows a similar case in which a TikToker, Sardar Safarboev (known as "Sardor Gangster"), faced criminal charges after saying he would discard a daughter in the garbage. Safarboev’s comments led to a criminal case under Article 140, Part 2 (Violation of Equal Rights of Citizens) of the Criminal Code.