An official statement was issued by the press service of the Fergana Region Internal Affairs Department. This was reported by Upl.uz.
Incorrect information spread on social networks claiming that a girl in the city of Kokand was deliberately injured with a needle infected with HIV. The staff of the Fergana Region Internal Affairs Department conducted an investigation regarding this incident.
As a result of the investigation, it was confirmed that this report was false. No cases resembling HIV infection were confirmed.
The initial investigation into this matter is ongoing. The internal affairs authorities are identifying the person who spread this false information and are taking measures to hold them legally accountable.
We ask citizens not to believe false information and to stay informed through official sources.
