Individuals who blocked the bus route and threw stones at it in Samarkand imprisoned for 15 days
Social networks circulated a video showing a group of citizens blocking the way of a bus carrying passengers and throwing stones at its window on the road passing through the territory of Akdarya district of Samarkand region.
Photo: Frame from the video
According to the regional DIA, on July 28, in the Gallaorol district of Jizzakh region, the driver of an inter-provincial passenger bus jumped onto the lane of the Damas driver, who was traveling in the same route.
After that, Damas driver Y.Sh. blocked the highway together with his acquaintances in the area of Akdarya district of Samarkand, preventing the bus from moving and causing damage to it.
No one was injured in the incident.
According to the results of the investigation, 14 persons were sentenced to 15-day administrative imprisonment. Additional studies are being conducted on the case.
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