In Syrdarya, School Counselor Jailed for Sending Romantic Messages to Student at Night

In Syrdarya, School Counselor Jailed for Sending Romantic Messages to Student at Night

An employee of the “Kelajak” center, a school counselor, was sentenced by the court to 5 days of administrative detention for sending romantic messages at night to a female student via Telegram. The counselor approached the 16‑year‑old student under the pretext of managing the school’s social media page and began sending her romantic messages late at night. However, during the court hearing, he denied his actions and tried to reject the evidence presented. At the hearing, the student’s mother, acting as her legal representative, emphasized that such employees should not be allowed in schools and asked the court to take legal measures against the teacher. The counselor apologized to the student and her family during the session. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to 5 days of administrative detention.