Citizen was threatened with a pistol in Tashkent

In Tashkent, a citizen threatened an acquaintance with a pistol and injured him, according to the General Directorate of Internal Affairs.

The incident occurred at 12:30 AM on June 20 in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of the capital. Sh.B., born in 1998; A.K., born in 2001; O'.Z., born in 1991; and F.A., born in 2002, quarreled with their acquaintance J.R., born in 1992, and assaulted him. The victim sought treatment at a private medical facility for a concussion and soft tissue injuries but told medical staff he had fallen, avoiding contact with law enforcement.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 277 (Hooliganism) of the Criminal Code by the Investigation Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of Mirzo Ulugbek district. Suspects Sh.B. and A.K. have been detained, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

During the investigation, a pistol found near Sh.B. was confiscated as evidence.

"The investigation is ongoing, and a legal decision will be made upon its conclusion," the report stated.

It was previously reported in Fergana that a pistol was found under Tiso's seat.