Missing child found dead in Jizzakh

The tragedy that occurred in the Jizzakh region shook the entire country. The report that a two-year-old child went missing on June 23 did not leave the minds of any citizens whose hearts were filled with anxiety. Unfortunately, on July 6, his body was found — this was officially announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office.

The child had come to Jizzakh with his parents from the Khorezm region. According to reports, the family was visiting Jizzakh, and it is unknown how the child disappeared. A huge search operation was launched: rescuers, law enforcement, volunteers, and mahalla activists — all joined in, not remaining indifferent to the fate of the child. A reward of 20 million soums was promised to whoever found the child.

However, the search ended in tragedy. On July 6, the child's body was found. Although exact details about the location and condition of the body have not been disclosed, the news of his death caused deep grief and anger in the public. Many questions arose, especially about how the child went missing and how closely he was being watched by those around him.

According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, a criminal case has been opened under Article 266 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This article concerns violations of traffic safety rules that result in the death of a person. In this case, the child may have been the victim of a traffic accident.

The identity of the suspect has not yet been established, and investigative actions are ongoing. During the investigation, it is expected that the cause of death, the place and time of the incident, and the actions of the responsible party will be clarified. If it is proven that the child’s death resulted from someone’s actions, that person may face up to 10 years in prison.

This tragedy is not only the grief of one family but of the entire society. On the internet and social media, hundreds of people have expressed their sorrow, written prayers in memory of the child, and called for stricter laws.

Mahalla activists, child rights advocates, and media representatives are widely covering the event. They say this case should serve as a lesson for all families — strengthening control over children, ensuring their safety, and not leaving them alone must be every parent's sacred duty.

Our goal is not just to report the news but to make every reader think, to call for caution. To prevent such tragedies from leading to irreparable consequences, every family, every community, every individual must do their part.

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