SOCIETY | 19:26 / 06.04.2023
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PGO comments on reports of gang rape of a girl in Khorezm

In the Yangiarik district of Khorezm region, a 16-year-old girl became the victim of a gang rape.

According to the PGO press service, an investigation is being conducted by employees of the Yangiarik district DIA.

During the investigation of the case, 8 people were involved as suspects, three as accused. Three have been taken into custody.

Also, as part of the criminal case, a number of comprehensive examinations are being performed, a detailed interrogation of the defendants in the case is being carried out.

ā€œAfter carrying out all the necessary investigative actions, a conclusion will be made within the framework of the law. The investigative process is under the control of the Prosecutor Generalā€™s Office,ā€ the supervisory authority concluded.

Earlier, it was reported that in August 2022, 11 men raped an underage girl (born in 2006) in the Yangiarik district, Khorezm region.

A woman from Khorezm stated that no one reacted to this incident, no measures were taken and ā€œfor 8 months no one paid any attention to usā€.

Later, the Childrenā€™s Ombudsman responded to the incident.

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