2-year-old boy dies under torture - caregiver jailed

A horrifying incident occurred in Tashkent — so shocking it deeply disturbed the entire community. The cause was a brutal case of abuse at a private kindergarten that led to the death of a minor. In the preschool institution “Jajji nihollar,” a 2-year-old child named Zubayr Anvarjonov was subjected to cruel mistreatment by his caregiver and passed away.

According to court documents, Laylo Alimova, born in 1997, worked at the kindergarten as a caregiver. Vazira Giyazova, born in 1957, held the position of methodologist.

Criminal case materials reveal that from December 9 to December 11, 2024, the child endured not only indifference but violent treatment. Giyazova hit the child on the head for refusing food, dragged him by his clothes, and then struck and threw him onto a bed.

Laylo Alimova treated the child even more savagely during naptime. She repeatedly lifted and threw him onto the floor, stuffed a bedsheet into his mouth, strangled him by the neck, and kicked his back. She claimed she acted “in a fit of rage.” In court, she fully admitted guilt and expressed regret — but regret changed nothing. The child’s life ended.

According to Alimova’s statement, on December 11, Zubayr was crying without sleeping. She kicked him with her foot, causing his body to hit the wall and fall. She then picked him up and threw him onto a bed. Giyazova entered the room, struck the boy again, and threatened, “Sleep, or I’ll kill you.” The caregiver continued to beat him on the face and persistently abused him. She eventually threw him again and issued further threats — even saying she’d throw him out the window.

This was not just abuse — it was severe psychological and physical torture. At around 14:21, she sat in front of Zubayr on a chair. As he kept crying, she stuffed a bedsheet into his mouth, slapped his face, covered his mouth with her hand, and strangled him multiple times. These actions led to critical damage to his body. Eventually, he became motionless. Terrified, the caregiver carried him to the toilet, washed his face, and laid him down again. But the child lay unresponsive. She called other staff members, and emergency services were contacted. Doctors arrived and transported him to the hospital, but it was too late. On December 14, 2024, Zubayr Anvarjonov died in the hospital.

Laylo Alimova was found guilty under Article 104, Part 3, Clause “d” of the Criminal Code and sentenced to 6.5 years in prison. Giyazova was found guilty under Article 110, Part 2, Clauses “a” and “v” and sentenced to 3 years of restricted freedom. This incident shocked not just the victim’s family but the entire society. The caregivers who abused parents' trust were punished. But a question remains: how are such cruelties going unnoticed? How effective are control mechanisms in kindergartens?

To prevent such tragedies, internal oversight must be strengthened in both private and public institutions. New technologies, video surveillance, pedagogical evaluations, and child work permits must all be re-examined.

Every parent entrusting their child to a kindergarten wants to be sure the child is in safe hands. But is that trust justified? Society must answer this. This incident is a dire signal about negligence and cruelty in educational settings. Every child deserves love, care, and attention. Zubayr Anvarjonov’s short life will remain a painful lesson for everyone. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!