Video of cotton with people inside said not to be from Surkhandarya

In recent days, a video widely circulated on social media has sparked heated debate. The footage allegedly shows a cotton cart being weighed at a collection point in Surkhandarya region, with people inside the cotton. Many citizens were outraged by the scene and demanded an official explanation.

However, the regional administration’s press service clarified that the video has absolutely no connection to Surkhandarya. According to their statement, this footage had already surfaced back in 2019 and was refuted at that time. It was specifically emphasized then that the incident did not take place in the Surkhandarya region.

Authorities urged the public not to trust unchecked or baseless information. Officials noted that such fake reports can mislead people, stir up negative sentiments, and fuel distrust within society. They also reminded that under the law, spreading false information may result in liability.

Experts stress that in today’s era of rapidly developing information technologies, every user must learn to verify sources and rely only on credible reports. This should be seen not just as a matter of personal responsibility, but also as a duty toward society as a whole.