Otabek Vallomov arrested for leading public disorder in Fergana

The Fergana Regional Internal Affairs Department's press service provided new details of the incident involving Vallomov to Kun.uz.

"Otabek Vallomov, born in 1998, son of Bakhtiyorjon, along with his acquaintances Muhammadaziz Gulomjonov, Kodirov Muhammadali, Mahmudjonov Nazirjon, Omanullayev Muhammadali, and Mamajonov Hojiakbarkhon, intentionally violated public order at the 'Verona' club on February 21. They were yelling, creating a commotion, disrespecting societal norms, and disturbing the peace of the public and customers. When the club operator, Khudoynazarov, attempted to restore order, a fight broke out, and they assaulted him, causing bodily harm.

Furthermore, Otabek Vallomov continued his criminal actions by physically assaulting Musaev and Suyarkulov, who were trying to prevent the fight, inflicting bodily harm on them as well," said the Internal Affairs Department's statement.

It was reported that criminal cases have been initiated against Otabek Vallomov and his five accomplices under the following articles: Article 104, Part 2, Subsections "b" and "k" of the Criminal Code — deliberately inflicting severe bodily harm by a group of people, either because of their professional or civic duties, on a person or their close relatives; and Article 277, Part 3, Subsection "g" — hooliganism committed with resistance against citizens attempting to prevent hooligan actions.

Currently, Otabek Vallomov has been arrested, and a preventive detention measure has been applied. Investigations are ongoing. Additionally, the Fergana Regional Internal Affairs Department has requested that citizens who were victims of Otabek Vallomov and his accomplices contact the following numbers: +998950236320, +998732440269, or 102. The identities of those reporting will be kept confidential.

Earlier, Kun.uz reported that Otabek Vallomov and his accomplices assaulted employees of the computer game club. The young man, who started the disturbance and assault, identified himself as "Otabek Vallomov" and threatened to buy the club if necessary. He shouted, "Bring anyone you want here."