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A strange incident occurred in the Tashkent region. A man died after jumping from a moving police car. Law enforcement officials stated that the man had been detained for drunken disorderly conduct and was attempting to escape.
Incident Details
The incident happened on July 26 at around 1:30 AM. A resident of the Akkurgan district was detained by police officers at a car wash in the “Kushtepa” mahalla. According to eyewitnesses, he was in a state of severe alcohol intoxication and was behaving aggressively, disturbing public order. Local residents called the police to calm the troublemaker.
After the arrest, the police officers attempted to transport the man in a police car to a local sobering-up station. However, on the way, the man, seated in the back of the car, tried to escape. He opened the rear door of the car with his shoulder and jumped out while the car was moving.
Consequences
As a result of the fall, he sustained serious injuries: internal and external head injuries, abrasions, and a broken nose. Despite emergency medical assistance provided at the hospital, the man died.
A criminal case has been initiated under Part 2 of Article 266 (violation of traffic safety rules or vehicle operation, resulting in the death of a person) of the Criminal Code. Additionally, a service investigation has been launched regarding the actions of the police officers present at the incident. The Tashkent Regional Prosecutor’s Office has taken control of the investigation.
Conclusion
This case raises questions about the methods of law enforcement and the treatment of detainees. The public awaits a transparent investigation and fair conclusions from this incident.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.
