Namangan judge allegedly assaults his assistant in office

Reports have surfaced on social media alleging that Jahongir Yaqubkhodjayev, chairman of the Chust District Criminal Court, physically assaulted his assistant, Shohjahon Yakhshiboyev, causing injuries. The information has been confirmed by a QALAMPIR.UZ source.  

According to reports, the incident occurred last month inside the judge’s office. Following the assault, Yakhshiboyev sought medical attention, where doctors diagnosed him with soft tissue bruising on the face.  

In response, the Supreme Council of Judges issued a statement acknowledging the allegations and confirming that an internal investigation has been launched. Authorities have promised to provide additional details once the inquiry is completed.  

This incident follows a separate controversy last month, after the MY5 TV channel’s “Markaziy studiya (Central Studio)” program aired a report concerning alleged judicial misconduct. The Supreme Council of Judges subsequently announced that its Judicial Ethics Commission would investigate claims that a judicial official may have been involved in an administrative offense case against a journalist.