Gulirano Qosimova’s case: Court sentences former Furqat district police chief and his deputy to four years for abuse

According to a Kun.uz correspondent who attended the hearing, the court delivered its verdict against former Furqat district police chief Akmal Khojayev and his former deputy Jasur Rasulov. Both were found guilty and handed four-year prison terms. They were also barred from working in the internal affairs system for three years.

During the investigation and trial, the two former officials had remained at large. After the verdict was announced, they were taken into custody in the courtroom and transported to a temporary detention facility.

The Fergana regional courts’ Telegram channel also published details of the ruling.

According to the judgment issued by the Kuva district criminal court on 28 November 2025, A.Kh. (born in 1986, former head of the Furqat district police department) and J.R. (born in 1991, former first deputy head of the same department) were found guilty of offences under several articles of the Criminal Code, including Article 141-3 (part 2, subparagraph “b”), Article 142, Article 206 (part 1), Article 230-2 (part 1) and Article 234 (part 1).

Each defendant received a four-year prison sentence, with an additional three-year ban on holding positions of responsibility or working in roles involving material accountability within the Ministry of Internal Affairs or state-run entities. The sentence will be served in a penal colony.

The court clarified to victims G.Q. and Q.A. that they retain the right to file civil claims for moral and other damages, provided they submit the necessary documentation.

The verdict may be appealed or challenged in cassation before the criminal panel of the Fergana regional court within the time limits established by law.

Additionally, the court issued a separate notice instructing the Fergana regional prosecutor’s office to consider initiating criminal proceedings against other individuals potentially implicated in the case.

Background: Case of the school principal and police officers

Kun.uz earlier reported on the incident involving school principal Gulirano Qosimova in Furqat district. She alleged that police officers beat her, tore her clothes, and filmed her in a naked state. The case drew widespread attention and was placed under parliamentary oversight. The Ombudsman later stated that four responsible officers of the Furqat district police had been exempted from criminal liability and called for a full and impartial investigation of all individuals involved.