Reports have spread on social networks that sexual violence was committed against a 13-year-old girl in one of the hotels in Kokand city. The press service of the Fergana region Social Protection Department provided information on the situation.
As reported, on September 28, a girl born in 2012 living in Rishton district was subjected to sexual violence in a hotel in Kokand city.
The next day, the city prosecutor's office initiated a criminal case under Article 128, Part 3, Clause "a" of the Criminal Code (sexual intercourse with a person under sixteen years of age).
The suspect was detained, and on September 30, a preventive measure of detention was applied against him. Currently, relevant examinations have been appointed, and investigative actions are ongoing.
According to the Social Protection Department, a psychologist and a lawyer have been assigned to provide necessary assistance to the minor victim, restore her psychological state, and protect her rights. The situation is under the control of responsible staff.
