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In our country, alongside local entrepreneurs, support for foreign entrepreneurs and the protection of their rights and legal interests are prioritized. The Sirdaryo regional court has enforced a collection of 48,485 EURO and 14.1 million soums in state fees from the debtor “A.INTER.M.” LLC in favor of the Swiss company “ASSTRA F.AG” through the enforcement document issued by the Sirdaryo district department of the Mandatory Enforcement Bureau. Due to the non-fulfillment of the debt within the voluntary period granted by the state executor, compulsory enforcement actions were initiated, and the debtor's bank account and assets were seized. As a result of the enforcement actions, the debt of 699 million soums was fully collected from the debtor, and the transfer to the bank account of the foreign collecting company was ensured.

In the city of Qo‘qon, it discusses the serious separation of a husband and wife after 18 years of marriage without valid reasons, and the division and retrieval of items they earned together from their valued household. According to the enforcement order of the Civil Court of the Qo‘qon inter-district court, the Qo‘qon city department of the mandatory enforcement bureau is handling the case, where it was determined that the defendant B.B. must hand over 12 types of property to the plaintiff S.B. Although the defendant was warned several times, due to the failure to voluntarily comply with the court decision, mandatory enforcement actions were carried out by state executors. As a result, during the mandatory enforcement actions, the plaintiff's properties were handed over by the state executors. Additionally, the enforcement document was practically completed in accordance with Article 41 of the Law on "Enforcement of Court Documents and Other Organ Documents."

The honored artist of Uzbekistan, famous singer Ozoda Nursaidova, has once again engaged in a charitable act of humanitarianism. Without informing anyone, she covered the surgery expenses for actress Sabrina Jabborova, who was involved in a car accident, in Turkey. Details of the incident It should be noted that in 2024, during the filming of Ozoda Nursaidova's "Dilbarim" clip, Sabrina Jabborova was involved in a car accident. As a result of the incident, she sustained serious injuries and had to undergo long-term treatment. To recover her health, Jabborova traveled to Turkey. It became known that Ozoda Nursaidova paid for the actress's surgery expenses while keeping everything confidential. Only Sabrina Jabborova's close ones learned about this and expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the singer. Gratitude through video communication In the photos and videos circulating on social media, Sabrina Jabborova's friends and relatives are receiving updates about her health. Ozoda Nursaidova also inquired about the actress's condition and expressed hope for her swift recovery. During the video communication, Jabborova's relatives expressed their gratitude to the singer. They thanked Ozoda Nursaidova on behalf of the family for her support and assistance. Ozoda Nursaidova's response Ozoda Nursaidova emphasized in her words that she did this act out of humanitarianism and that she would continue to help until Sabrina Jabborova fully recovers and returns to Uzbekistan. Her generous act was warmly received by fans and representatives of the art world. This event once again demonstrated that Ozoda Nursaidova is not only a great artist but also possesses a big heart in terms of humanitarianism.

It has been reported that a Spark car hit a traffic police officer in the Andijan region. According to the traffic safety department, the incident occurred on March 30 on a road passing through the Orikzor neighborhood of the Andijan district. Details of the traffic accident The driver, born in 1989, lost control of the Spark vehicle while driving and crashed into the rear of another Spark vehicle that was stopped at a red traffic light, causing the traffic accident. However, the driver fled the scene. The victim contacted the internal affairs department officials regarding the incident. Based on the complaint, the traffic police attempted to stop the Spark vehicle, but the driver did not comply with the legal demands of the traffic police and hit one of them, continuing to drive away. The driver's condition and legal proceedings Investigations revealed that the driver was in an intoxicated state. It was also found that he had previously been deprived of his driver's license. Necessary documents have been formalized regarding the incident, and the case has been sent to court. Currently, the issue of taking legal measures regarding the actions committed against the traffic police officer is under consideration.

A scientific olympiad will be organized for school graduates in Uzbekistan, and the winners will be awarded a Damas car, as reported by nova24.uz citing the Minister of Preschool and School Education Hilola Umarova. According to the information, in April, a scientific olympiad titled “Future Young Engineers” will be held at the Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry. Only school graduates will participate. The competitions will be in the subjects of physics, mathematics, and chemistry. The prizes are as follows: 1st place — Damas car (3 units); 2nd place — 20 million soums (for 3 students); 3rd place — 10 million soums (for 3 students). “Such projects encourage our students to work on themselves and increase their interest in knowledge,” said Hilola Umarova. Earlier, it was announced that cash prizes for winners of international science olympiads would be increased fivefold.

During the cultural program of the summit in Khojand, Tajikistan, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadir Japarov visited the Khojand fortress and got acquainted with its history. It is noted that the construction of this unique complex dates back to the 4th-5th centuries BC. Archaeological excavations have revealed that the first fortress was built during that period. After renovation work in 1999, a local history museum was opened near the fortress, containing more than 28,000 exhibits. During the latest restoration works, the fortress walls, arches, and gates were restored, an administrative building was constructed, craft shops were established, and samples of ancient Khojand courtyards were created. A complex consisting of 5 exhibition halls related to the history and culture of the Tajik people has been built in the area. In 8 courtyards, artisans are engaged in calligraphy, painting, weaving adras, sewing suzani, stone carving, blacksmithing, and pottery. The state leaders reviewed the exhibition of crafts, agricultural products, and national dishes of the three countries and watched artistic performances.

As a result of a gas explosion in the ablution room of a mosque in the Izboskan district of Andijan region, three people died and ten were injured. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in a follow-up statement regarding the incident. “Today, on March 31, at 12:19 PM, a report was received by the Andijan regional emergency department about an explosion of a gas-air mixture in the ablution room located in the mosque area on Yangibozor Street, Mirzo Ulugbek MFY, Izboskan district. Two rescue teams and two fire-rescue crews promptly arrived at the specified location. As a result of the incident, the walls and roof structures of the ablution room were damaged, and no fire occurred. As a result of the explosion, three citizens M.Abdullayev, J.Anvarov, and B.Burxonov lost their lives, while ten citizens G.Toyloqov, A.Abdirayimjonov, H.Zuhriddinov, I.Rahimov, M.Mamaturaimov, I.Shomurodov, K.Qosimov, U.Boltaboyev, M.Abdurahmonov, and M.Boltaboyev sustained injuries and were sent to the hospital,” the report states. The regional governor, emergency department, police, gas supply, prosecutor's office, and district emergency services have arrived at the scene, and efforts are underway to eliminate the consequences of the incident. When the incident was reported, Deputy Prime Minister O.Ramatov and Emergency Situations Minister Major General B.Qudratxo'jayev, who were in the valley, also arrived in the Izboskan district. Currently, preliminary investigative actions are being conducted regarding this incident. Initial reports indicated that the number of injured was six, but later it was reported that this number had increased to nine.

A presidential decree has been adopted on "Additional measures to increase the efficiency of land use in agriculture and to increase the volume of product production". According to the decree, starting from March 11, 2025, the following procedures will be implemented for leasing all types of land intended for agriculture: - the deadline for announcing the electronic online auction sale notification will be reduced from 15 days to 5 days, and in repeated auctions – from 5 days to 1 day; - in repeated auctions, if only one application is received from a bidder, they will be offered to voluntarily purchase the lot at the price announced in this auction; - in each repeated auction, the lot price will be gradually reduced until it reaches 20 percent of the starting price from 10 percent. From April 1, 2025, the procedure for making payments in installments for obtaining the right to lease a land plot at auction will be canceled, and it will be stipulated that these payments must be fully made within 15 working days. In 2025-2026, an average of 10-20 percent of the total area of agricultural land to be auctioned will be sold on the condition of planting fodder crops for livestock.

According to reports circulating on social media, a 1.5-year-old child died from electric shock in a private kindergarten in the Bukhara district, as reported by Uz24.uz. The regional department of preschool and school education announced that the situation has been taken under control. According to official information, the incident occurred on March 28, and the deceased child was born in 2023. Investigative actions have been initiated by law enforcement agencies regarding the incident.

From April 1 to April 6, students of higher education institutions in Samarkand will go on a short vacation due to major international events, as reported by the Minvuz press service, according to Nova24.uz. The following higher education institutions' students will go on vacation: Samarkand State University; Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service; "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage; Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages (main building); Samarkand branch of Tashkent University of Information Technologies; Samarkand State Medical University; Uzbek-Finnish Pedagogical Institute. Missed classes will be fully made up in the early days of the summer vacation. Earlier, it was reported that entry to Samarkand would be temporarily restricted. These restrictions will be in effect for several days.

A gas explosion occurred in a mosque located in the Izboskan district of Andijan region. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It was reported that a spark from a mixture of air and gas occurred in one of the mosques located in the "Mirzo Ulug‘bek" neighborhood of Izboskan district, and the Andijan regional emergency services received a notification about it. The regional governor Shuhratbek Abdurahmonov, along with all responsible officials, arrived at the scene, and the situation is now fully under control. According to initial reports, 6 citizens have sustained injuries. Further information will be provided. Photo: Ministry of Emergency Situations

A meeting of the three heads of state took place in Khujand, Tajikistan, with the participation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadir Japarov, and the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. During the meeting, confidence was expressed in “strengthening friendship, good neighborly relations, mutual understanding, mutual respect, and trust, as well as serving constructive and effective cooperation between the countries and fraternal peoples.”

The Cabinet of Ministers' decision on "Additional measures for the effective use of household plots and land areas of farms" has been announced. It approved the procedure for organizing the effective use of household plots and land areas allocated on a lease basis. According to the regulation approved by the decision, the control over the cultivation of crops on household plots and land areas allocated on the basis of lease is carried out: at the neighborhood level — by "neighborhood committees" and "neighborhood banks"; at the district level — by working groups led by deputies of district (city) governors and district (city) headquarters; at the regional level — by working groups led by the first deputies of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan and regional governors responsible for finance, economy, and poverty reduction issues. In cases where no planting is carried out by farms on leased land areas (except for force majeure circumstances), measures will be taken by district (city) headquarters to re-lease the land areas. In this case, commercial banks, district (city) poverty reduction and employment departments will: implement exemplary projects for the cultivation of high-yield and export-oriented agricultural products based on the principle of "one contour — one product" on at least 40 hectares of land; assist in the implementation of projects by attracting leading entrepreneurs to organize the cultivation of products on the remaining leased land plots. Based on the conclusion of the "neighborhood committee," the following impactful measures will be taken against individuals who have not planted crops or are misusing household plots and leased land areas: household plot owners and farms will not receive preferential loans within the framework of state programs; the benefits provided for citizens included in the single registry of social protection will be suspended; based on the data from the "Online Neighborhood" electronic platform, the land tax rate for the year in which no crops were planted will be calculated at three times the amount.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon upon his arrival in the city of Khojand. During the implementation of high-level agreements, urgent issues regarding the further development of bilateral friendship, strategic partnership, and alliance relations were discussed. At the beginning of the conversation, the heads of state sincerely congratulated each other and our fraternal peoples on the blessed holiday of Ramadan. The significant increase in multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan was noted with great satisfaction. In 2024, the volume of trade exchange exceeded 700 million dollars. Cooperation projects in priority areas such as industry, energy, electrical engineering, textiles, agriculture, and others are being successfully implemented. Effective interregional ties and active cultural-humanitarian exchanges have been established. It was emphasized that it is important to develop measures to accelerate joint projects on practical cooperation at the upcoming meeting of the intergovernmental commission. The leaders also exchanged views on the regional agenda, including the multilateral summits to be held in our country.

“O‘zgidromet” has announced the weather forecast for March 31, Monday. According to it: In Tashkent city, the weather will be slightly cloudy, occasionally variable, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 3-8 meters per second. The temperature will be 6-8 degrees Celsius at night and 20-22 degrees Celsius during the day. In the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region, the weather will be slightly cloudy, variable in some places, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 7-12 meters per second, and may strengthen to 13-18 m/s in some areas. The temperature will be 4-9 degrees Celsius at night and 22-27 degrees Celsius during the day. In Navoi and Bukhara regions, the weather will be slightly cloudy, variable in some places, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 7-12 meters per second, and may strengthen to 13-18 m/s in some areas. The temperature will be 5-10 degrees Celsius at night and 23-28 degrees Celsius during the day. In Tashkent, Syrdarya, Jizzakh, and Samarkand regions, the weather will be slightly cloudy, variable in some places, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 7-12 meters per second. The temperature will be 3-8 degrees Celsius at night and 20-25 degrees Celsius during the day. In Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions, the weather will be slightly cloudy, variable in some places, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 7-12 meters per second. The temperature will be 7-12 degrees Celsius at night and 23-28 degrees Celsius during the day. In Andijan, Namangan, and Fergana regions, the weather will be slightly cloudy, variable in some places, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 5-10 meters per second. The temperature will be 3-8 degrees Celsius at night and 20-25 degrees Celsius during the day. In the foothill and mountainous areas of the Republic, the weather will be slightly cloudy, variable in some places, with no precipitation expected. The wind will blow from the east at a speed of 7-12 meters per second. The temperature will be 0-5 degrees Celsius at night and 10-15 degrees Celsius during the day. “O‘zgidromet” has also announced the forecast for April. According to it, the month will start with dry weather. In the first five days of April, the temperature is expected to rise from 22-25 degrees Celsius to 27-30 degrees Celsius, and up to 32 degrees Celsius in the north, south, and desert areas.

Photo: Telegram / Saida Mirziyoyeva Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva participated in the international conference titled "Year of Peace and Trust: Developing International Activities for Children" held in Turkmenistan on March 29 at the invitation of O'g'iljahon Gurbanguliyevna Atabayeva. Photo: Telegram / Saida Mirziyoyeva "Our peoples are connected not only by neighborliness but also by the kinship ties formed over centuries, shared culture, and great history. In particular, the activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation left a great impression on me — it is a bright example of care for children, responsibility, and sincere love," wrote Saida Mirziyoyeva. She emphasized that the forum opens new opportunities for working together for the benefit of future generations, sharing experiences, and establishing mutually beneficial relations. Photo: Telegram / Saida Mirziyoyeva "We are always ready for cooperation and are confident that together we can do even more for our children. Because their happiness is our common future," wrote Saida Mirziyoyeva.

A student girl from Tashkent achieved the maximum score of 189 points in the medical field ahead of schedule, as reported by Talimxabarlari.uz. Madina Baymakova, an 11th-grade student of school number 10 in Almalyk city, Tashkent region, obtained the maximum score of 189 points set for the medical field ahead of schedule. She achieved the following results in the national certification exams: Biology – A Chemistry – A Mathematics – B History – C+ Native language – B Madina received national certificates in biology and chemistry by March 1, 2024. According to the current regulations, if an applicant scores 86 or higher in these subjects, they are awarded a 100% result. Therefore, these subjects were assessed with the maximum score. Madina's achievement is a clear result of her dedication to knowledge and hard work.

According to the calculations of scholars, the month of Ramadan in 2025 will end in 29 days in Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan. For this reason, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan announced that Eid al-Fitr will fall on March 30, Sunday. Additionally, the Fatwa Department of the religious authority provided an explanation regarding the ruling on fasting for 29 days. The lunar calendar, which is followed in many countries around the world, is based on the movement of the moon in the sky. The day after the crescent (new moon) is considered the first day of the new month. "Lunar months can be 29 or 30 days long. Therefore, the lunar year consists of 354-355 days, which is 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Just as Gregorian months can have 28 or 29 and 30 or 31 days, lunar months, including Ramadan, can sometimes be 29 and sometimes 30 days long. The difference between the lunar month and the Gregorian month is that, for example, March always has 31 days, while lunar months are determined by the appearance of the crescent... In the teachings of Islam, the determination of the blessed month of Ramadan and the day of Eid is based on the hadith of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): 'Fast when you see the new moon and celebrate Eid when you see the new moon.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) observed fasting during Ramadan for nine years until his passing. In most of those years, it was for twenty-nine days, and in fewer instances, it was for thirty days. In this regard, a hadith narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) mentions: 'During the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), the fasts we observed for 29 days were more than those we observed for 30 days' (Narrated by Imam Ahmad). Thus, as many days as the month of Ramadan has, that many days of fasting are observed, and that is considered a complete fast. Therefore, it is not correct for anyone to declare that Ramadan will always be thirty days. Such a statement contradicts authentic hadiths and the consensus of scholars. Even if the month of Ramadan is 29 days long, we will still have observed a complete month of fasting according to the verses and hadiths," stated the Fatwa Center of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan. In connection with Eid al-Fitr falling on March 30, Sunday, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan had announced the times for the Eid prayer.

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, arrived in Almaty for a working visit. He was welcomed at the airport by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The purpose of the visit is to hold an informal meeting. "The agenda includes expanding practical cooperation in trade, industrial cooperation, transport and logistics, energy, agriculture, and water management, as well as continuing active relations and cultural-humanitarian exchanges between the regions. The heads of state will also exchange views on international politics and regional cooperation issues," the press service of the President of Uzbekistan reported. The presidents visited the Medeu ski cluster. Shavkat Mirziyoyev was informed about the history of the construction and architectural features of the Medeu dam, built at an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level to protect against mudslides and floods. A "Health Staircase" consisting of 842 steps leads to the top of the Medeu dam. In 2011, a 4.5 km long cable car road was built leading to the "Shimbulak" ski resort next to the dam. The Medeu sports complex was established in 1972 and is located at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. The surface area of the ice rink is 10,500 square meters, accommodating up to 3,000 people at a time. More than 400,000 guests visit it every year. Today, the complex operates as a sports, tourism, and culture cluster. Sports competitions, mass skating events, cultural activities, and festivals are regularly held. In 2011, the VII Winter Asian Games were held here, and in 2017, the World Universiade competitions took place. During the visit, the presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan watched a demonstration performance by young figure skaters. Photo: Presidential press service

Photo: Migration Agency The Uzbek delegation held negotiations with a number of official bodies in Slovakia, specifically with officials from the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Labor, Social Affairs, and Family. The main focus was on issues such as supporting legal migration, attracting specialists from Uzbekistan to vacant jobs in Slovakia, and shortening the processing times for work visas. The Slovak side emphasized that last year a total of 3000 quotas were allocated for citizens of Central Asian countries, but soon many of them left Slovakia and moved to other countries of the European Union. This was noted as contributing to illegal migration. As a solution to such issues, it was agreed to work together on digitizing migration flows and to set specific quotas for Uzbekistan. Additionally, confidence was expressed in the development of an intergovernmental agreement aimed at regulating migration processes between the two countries and in the prompt adoption of positive decisions.

Attention to partners in Uzbekistan and the Central Asia region! This was reported by Upl.uz. A major event uniting the opportunities of China and Central Asia will soon open at the International Exhibition Center in Tashkent. From September 16 to 18, 2025, the China-Central Asia Trade Exhibition will be held in an expanded format in Uzbekistan, offering you access opportunities to the Chinese market. This exhibition will present three main directions – new business opportunities. Technologies and ecological development will be showcased together. The exhibition will feature China's advanced achievements, including Gree's "Family Intelligent Solutions," Hisense's "Ultra-clear Display Technology," as well as energy-saving equipment and smart mining machinery from leading companies such as Zhejiang Hangcha and North Heavy Industry. Approximately over 200 leading Chinese companies will participate in the event. The exhibits cover the most innovative fields, from touch terminals to biomimetic robots, artificial intelligence-based diagnostic and treatment systems. On the opening day, a trade and investment forum will be held with representatives from official Chinese and Uzbek institutions, trade and industry associations, and companies. Special zones will be organized for brand presentations and sector-specific negotiations. Demands and offers will be announced online in real-time, enabling direct purchases and cooperation initiation during the exhibition. Additionally, within the event, a national image zone will be established to get closer acquainted with Chinese culture. Here, workshops on calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and paper-cutting art will be held, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of Chinese culture. The exhibition will showcase six main directions and the national image zone: smart manufacturing and industrial equipment, green energy and energy storage, electronic technologies, smart transport, eco-friendly construction materials, and digital trade and services. The most promising sectors, including new energy source vehicles, mechanical equipment, eco-friendly agriculture, household electronics, and digital services, will be widely presented. Chinese companies will bring their latest achievements and express readiness for direct cooperation. Whether you are a company seeking technological innovation or an organization aiming to expand your brand in Central Asia, this exhibition will become your key business event for 2025. We invite you to cooperate. Let’s open new opportunities between China and Uzbekistan. This event will be an important milestone in the trade history of Central Asia. Are you ready?

According to initial information from the press service of the Tashkent City Emergency Situations Department, a fire broke out in the Yakasaroy district. This was reported by Upl.uz. On September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:40, the Tashkent City Emergency Situations Department received a report about a fire in a plastic pipe manufacturing workshop. The incident occurred on Kushbegi Street in the Yakasaroy district of the capital. It took six minutes to reach the fire site. Fire and rescue units immediately began extinguishing the fire. At 13:08, the fire was localized, and seven minutes later it was completely extinguished. The Minister of Emergency Situations and heads of regional departments arrived at the scene. Currently, an investigative team is working to determine the causes of the fire. No other official information has been provided regarding the incident. Also, there is no information about any casualties. The Emergency Situations Department stated that it will provide complete information about the incident later.

According to the press service of the Capital's Compulsory Enforcement Bureau, the debt on the loan has been recovered. This was reported by Upl.uz. The Interdistrict Civil Court of Uchtepa received an enforcement order regarding the debt from the Chilonzor district Compulsory Enforcement Bureau. The debtor took a loan of 31,101,883 soums from "TBC Bank" and failed to repay it on time. After the enforcement proceedings began, the debtor was given a 15-day period to voluntarily repay the debt. However, no payment was made during this time, so the enforcement actions continued. Employees of the Compulsory Enforcement Bureau identified the debtor's property, including one vehicle, through the special electronic program "MIB-portal," and imposed a restriction on it. Following these measures, the debtor fully repaid the debt to the bank, and the enforcement case was completely closed due to the debt being settled. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of legal measures in recovering loan debts.

According to the press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office, the fraudsters have been arrested. This was reported by Upl.uz. Department employees in the Samarkand region and representatives of the State Security Service jointly conducted a special rapid operation. During the operation, the head of a private enterprise named “A.D.” was caught while receiving money. He was apprehended while taking an amount of 7 thousand US dollars. It was revealed that this person gained the trust of two citizens and promised to help them go to work in Slovakia. This amount included the processing of all documents necessary for labor migration. Additionally, another person was arrested by the Department and State Security Service employees in the Jizzakh region. He took 2 thousand US dollars from two citizens and promised to arrange visas for them to go to the United States of America. In both cases, criminal cases were initiated under the “Fraud” article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Currently, investigative actions are being carried out to identify other victims of the criminals. Such cases demonstrate serious measures being taken to protect the rights and interests of citizens.

Yesterday, on September 10, incorrect information about children being kidnapped in the Tashkent region spread on social networks. This was reported by Upl.uz. The report stated that a group of men wearing masks were kidnapping children in the region. It was also mentioned that one boy escaped from a black car, but the kidnappers caught up with him and threw him into a canal. After this information spread, law enforcement agencies of the region began investigating the situation. During the investigation, it was revealed that a 13-year-old teenager living in Yukorichirchiq district was the source of this panic. On September 9, the boy went from home to a friend's place without informing his parents. When found, he admitted that he had completely fabricated the kidnapping story to avoid punishment. The teenager claimed that masked men kidnapped him in a black car, tied his hands, feet, and mouth. He also said that they hid him in the car trunk, but he managed to get out. Believing these words, the parents recorded a video about the kidnapping, which later spread on social networks. After the investigation, law enforcement agencies acknowledged that the boy's story was false. According to the Tashkent region internal affairs departments, no cases of child kidnapping have been recorded in the region in recent years. Thus, the circulated information was found to be untrue. We urge parents and the public not to believe such false information.

According to the press service of the Samarkand Regional Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement, an alimony debtor has been detained. This was reported by Upl.uz. Based on the decision of the inter-district civil court of Kattakurghan, an enforcement order was received by the Nurabad district Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement to collect alimony from a man for the benefit of his minor children. According to the information, the father had not paid alimony for a long time, and his debt had reached 30 million soms. Additionally, he was hiding in an unknown location. Therefore, search operations were conducted by the bureau's rapid response unit. During the operational activities, the wanted person was detained while attempting to escape through the window of a hotel room in Samarkand city and was handed over to state bailiffs. The man may face administrative liability under the Article "Evasion of maintenance of a minor or disabled person" of the Administrative Liability Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which can result in administrative detention for up to 15 days. It is emphasized that if he continues to avoid paying alimony, a criminal case may be initiated under the same article of the Criminal Code, which can lead to imprisonment for up to one year.

According to the press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the illegal sale of drugs of questionable quality has been prevented. This was reported by Upl.uz. During a special rapid operation conducted by the Qarshi district department officers, it was revealed that a married couple living in the "Bogobod" neighborhood of Qarshi district was engaged in the illegal sale of drugs. A complete drug warehouse was discovered at their residence, and a total of 3,920 units of 94 types of drugs and medical supplies were confiscated. The total value of the confiscated products amounted to 210.6 million soums. These drugs and medical supplies lacked proper documentation, and their origin and quality were unverified. In connection with this case, a criminal case has been initiated under the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning "Manufacturing, purchasing, storing, transporting, or selling drugs of questionable quality or counterfeit drugs, selling drugs outside pharmacies and their branches, as well as violating retail sales rules of drugs containing potent substances by prescription." Currently, investigative authorities are working to identify the supplier of the confiscated drugs and other persons involved in the crime.

According to the press service of the State Security Service, members of a covert group of a terrorist organization in Surxondaryo region have been sentenced. This was reported by Upl.uz. The activities of the group engaged in illegal activities were stopped by the service officers. It was revealed that in 2024 this criminal group consisted of more than 20 members, some of whom had previously been convicted for extremist ideas and were conditionally released early. The group members held secret meetings under the pretext of gathering in the mountains surrounded by nature, where they discussed extremist ideas. They also raised issues related to going to Syria to join militants and preparing for self-sacrifice. Additionally, they established contacts with professional recruiters of an international terrorist organization and planned to carry out various terrorist acts under their leadership. These group members communicated through a closed group on Telegram and distributed electronic instructions on making explosive devices and poisonous substances at home. At the time of arrest, it was found that four citizens had joined militants in Syria; criminal cases were initiated against them, and they were placed on the international wanted list. The 20 most active members of the criminal group were found guilty under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan of “Terrorism,” “Studying, leaving, or moving to carry out terrorist activities,” “Financing terrorism,” “Attacking the constitutional order of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” “Preparing, storing, distributing, or demonstrating materials threatening public safety and order,” and “Organizing, managing, or participating in religious extremist, separatist, fundamentalist, or other banned organizations.” They were sentenced to imprisonment terms ranging from 6 to 13 years. Amnesty was applied to other members of the criminal group, and their sentences were reduced. During this process, strict legal measures are being implemented to ensure state security and combat terrorism.