A teacher at Uzbekistan's Tashkent School No. 188 has been fined UZS 6.8mn ($534) following an incident involving the assault of a sixth-grade student. The court hearing for Ozoda Ravshanova took place on September 28 at the Chilanzar District Court in Tashkent.
A video that circulated online showed the teacher engaged in a confrontation with her student, during which she is seen forcibly pulling the boy by his collar, pushing him, holding him by the throat, and striking him multiple times. This incident transpired during a lesson in response to the student's request to conduct the class in Russian.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the same teacher had previously been penalized for another conflict. On September 24, while acting as a parent, she allegedly used physical force against officers from the National Guard and the Internal Affairs Department, failing to comply with their directives. For this offence, she received a fine of UZS 3.4mn ($267) and a seven-day detention sentence.
During the court session on September 28, Ravshanova partially admitted her guilt. She clarified that she had come to the school for employment and, despite lacking a formal qualification, was permitted to conduct a literature class due to the absence of the regular teacher. Initially, she taught the class in Uzbek, which the students accepted, although two students requested instruction in Russian. During the class, one student disrupted the lesson, leading Ravshanova to pull his ear.
The following day, when the student's parents attempted to discuss the matter with the teacher, she reportedly responded with rudeness.
After reviewing the evidence, including video and audio recordings, the court determined that the accusations aligned with Article 41 (insult) and part 2 of Article 52 (intentional infliction of minor bodily harm, not resulting in serious health consequences.
Based on Article 34 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which addresses the application of administrative penalties for multiple offences, Ravshanova was imposed a stricter penalty—a fine equivalent to UZS 6.8mn ($534).
The incident has garnered attention beyond the classroom. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation submitted an official inquiry regarding the case, prompting discussions among political figures in both nations. Alisher Kadyrov, the leader of the National Revival Party and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan remarked on the Russian response.
“The rights of a child—our citizen—were violated in a school located in Uzbekistan, and measures will be taken based on laws enacted on behalf of our people! They should focus on their internal affairs instead of interfering in ours,” Kadyrov stated.
Additionally, Rasul Kusherbayev, head of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, expressed criticism regarding Russia's inquiry, labelling it as direct interference in Uzbekistan's domestic matters.
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