14-year-old girl raped in Fergana: 4 suspects arrested

14-year-old girl raped in Fergana: 4 suspects arrested

A 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a group of young men in the Uchkuprik district of Fergana region. The crime occurred on January 9, 2026. 4 suspects born in 2002 were arrested and taken into custody. Investigations are underway into the incident. ❗️Although the number of murders in Uzbekistan decreased in 2025, crimes against honor increased. In particular, in 2024 there were 359 such crimes, while in 2025 this figure reached 381.