Suspect in Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl in Namangan

Incident Details In the Namangan region, it became known that a sexual assault occurred against a 5-year-old girl in a state kindergarten in the Uchqo'rg'on district. The warehouse manager of the institution has been detained as a suspect, and a precautionary measure of detention has been applied against him.

This was reported by Gazeta.uz. ## Measures Taken A criminal case was initiated on September 12 by the Uchqo'rg'on district police department under part 4 of Article 118 of the Criminal Code — violation of the honor of a person under the age of 14. The suspect was detained on the same day in accordance with procedural law. ## Asosiy Tafsilotlar va Muhim Ma'lumotlar According to available reports, the investigation is also being conducted under part 1 of Article 112 of the Criminal Code (threat of murder or violence).

Preliminary investigative actions are ongoing, and the results of the case and the court's decision will be announced later. ## Assistance to the Child According to the National Social Protection Agency, upon learning of the incident, employees of the district social services center "Human" arrived at the child's residence and conducted a primary assessment of the situation.

The assessment revealed that the child was at high risk. - Center staff, in cooperation with law enforcement and medical institutions, took measures to eliminate factors that could threaten the child's life and health; - Psychological, medical, and legal assistance was organized for the child and her mother, and necessary social services were provided; - Currently, the child is with her family, under the care of her parents. > Currently, the child and her mother are receiving psychological, medical, and legal assistance, as well as necessary social services.

The child is currently in the care of her family. ## Jarayon va Oqibatlar Message from the National Social Protection Agency Currently, the child and her mother are receiving psychological, medical, and legal assistance, as well as necessary social services. The child is currently in the care of her family.

The Ombudsman for Children has stated that they are monitoring the legal interests of the affected child within their authority in this case. ## Strengthening Responsibility On March 3, 2026, a decree aimed at preventing violence and pressure against women and children was signed. The document outlines a series of changes aimed at strengthening responsibility for crimes related to sexual violence against minors.

In particular, starting from November 1, 2026, the possibility of transferring individuals convicted of certain serious sexual crimes against minors to settlement colonies will be restricted. Additionally, changes to the legislation are proposed to further strengthen penalties in cases where such crimes are committed repeatedly by previously convicted individuals.

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