The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers with a magnitude of 3.6. The distance from the epicenter to the center of Tashkent was about 10 kilometers in a northeastern direction.

The strength of the tremors was recorded at 2 points in several districts of the capital:

• Mirzo-Ulugbek district: 2 points
• Mirabad district: 2 points, 5 km away
• Shaykhantakhur district: 2 points, 6 km away
• Yashnabad district: 2 points, 6 km away
• Almazar district: 2 points, 7 km away
• Yakkasaray district: 2 points, 7 km away
• Chilanzar district: 2 points, 9 km away

At the moment, there is no information about any damage or casualties. Specialists continue to monitor the situation, and the emergency services of Uzbekistan are on high alert in case of aftershocks. а службы МЧС Узбекистана находятся в повышенной готовности на случай повторных толчков.

Сообщение An earthquake occurred in Tashkent: the epicenter was located in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district появились сначала на Vaib.uz.

The first report of the scammers came from the «Potrebitel.uz» community, where a fake document that had been distributed to residents of the Mirabad district was posted.

In the document, residents were required to conduct a chimney inspection, supposedly ordered by some Tashkent City Fire Prevention Society. Residents were threatened that if they did not clean their chimneys and obtain a corresponding certificate, their homes and apartments would be disconnected from the gas supply. Naturally, this service was charged at 80,000 soums.

The Mirabad District Administration, after the information surfaced on social media, denied any involvement in the incident, emphasizing that the district gas services also had no connection to this matter. Representatives of the district administration urged residents to check the IDs of all gas service employees visiting their homes.

Hududgaz Poytaxt also commented on the situation, stressing that the requirements mentioned in the fake letters were outdated. The notifications about mandatory preventive chimney inspections were being distributed by private companies, and they are not compulsory. In other words, you can choose to have the cleaning done or not, but no one will disconnect your gas.

All documents related to this situation have been submitted to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

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Сообщение Residents of Tashkent Are Being Threatened with Gas Cutoffs for Uncleaned Chimneys and Ventilation появились сначала на Vaib.uz.

It all started when someone saw a crowd of brightly dressed teenagers and decided it wasn’t just fun but… LGBT propaganda. Seeing a threat in this harmless gathering, the person called the police. As a result, officers arrived on the scene, took the teenagers away, and brought them to the local station for questioning.

The reason for this treatment of the children turned out to be not only the large crowd gathered in the mall but also the «dangerous» plastic weapons that were part of their costumes—toy knives, axes, and swords. After the checks, all the children were released as nothing suspicious or illegal was found. But the situation left a lingering sense of unease.

Law Enforcement’s Reaction There are many questions for the police: why was there even a need to respond to such an absurd call? There is no law in Uzbekistan regarding LGBT, and checking children for orientation is something utterly incomprehensible and absurd.

How exactly was this check conducted, and on what grounds were the children detained? Is it really enough to simply make a ridiculous claim to trigger law enforcement intervention? Such actions raise concerns and serious questions about the competence of the police.

Another point—will this «vigilant citizen» who alerted the authorities be held accountable for a false alarm? After all, this is now a false report. Let the public see this hero who dislikes anime.

Worst of all, by loudly declaring that they were looking for LGBT, the police have now put these children at risk of bullying at school and in society since our community often doesn’t bother to find out the truth.

And finally, the plastic weapons that so scared the police—are they not concerned that pen-knives are openly sold in the country? Maybe it’s better to deal with that instead of targeting cosplayers.

Why Is This a Problem? First, treating youth subcultures as something suspicious and dangerous can seriously harm the development of youth initiatives and creative hobbies. Cosplay is a form of self-expression, a way for young people to be creative, find friends with shared interests, and immerse themselves in beloved culture. In a world where youth increasingly retreat into the virtual world, such gatherings are a chance for them to be part of a real community.

Second, incidents like this can create an atmosphere of fear and mistrust between young people and law enforcement. Detaining teenagers who were simply having fun and posed no threat might make them less likely to trust the police and authorities. Instead of feeling protected, they may start to see law enforcement as enemies, which will ultimately lead to even greater alienation.

Third, such actions undermine trust in the justice system and public order. Detaining children based on an unfounded call is an abuse of power and a disregard for real issues. It diverts law enforcement resources from actual threats and gives the impression that the system works against its citizens rather than for their protection.

Today’s incident should serve as a lesson for everyone. Cosplay is not a threat; it is an expression of creativity and freedom. Law enforcement must remember that their job is to protect, not to intimidate. Let’s respect the interests of the youth, support their desire for self-expression, and create a safe and friendly environment for all.

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Сообщение Tashkent Law Enforcement Scared of Cosplay: Why Detain Kids Dressed in Costumes? появились сначала на Vaib.uz.

The incident happened at approximately 16:54. The following vehicles were involved in the accident: two Matiz, Nexia-3, Tracker, Onix, CHERY, and Isuzu.

According to preliminary information, the cause of the accident was a traffic violation by the driver of the CHERY vehicle. The driver lost control and collided with the cars in front of him.

Despite the severity of the accident and the significant number of vehicles involved, there were no injuries. All participants of the accident were only slightly shaken, and serious injuries were avoided.

An investigation is underway regarding this incident.

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Сообщение Major Traffic Accident Involving Seven Cars Occurs in Tashkent появились сначала на Vaib.uz.

In an official statement, the ministry said that the information disseminated in some Telegram channels is distorted and incorrect.

«We strongly state that there are no plans to cut electricity from 11:00 to 17:00 tomorrow or in the coming days,» emphasized the Ministry of Energy.

Officials noted that the ministry’s message about short-term temporary restrictions for some consumers in Tashkent from 11:00 to 17:00 on July 26 was misinterpreted. The Ministry of Energy clarified that the message only mentioned that in case of an emergency due to overload in any area during the expected heat, short-term shutdowns might be possible to cool down the network or transformer.

«The Ministry of Energy does not plan any outages in any region. In case of an emergency due to overload, short-term shutdowns for cooling the network or transformers might be possible,» explained the ministry.

The ministry also assured that there is currently no shortage in electricity generation. The power system has a reserve capacity of 1300 MW beyond demand.

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Сообщение No Electricity Supply Restrictions in Tashkent from 11:00 to 17:00 – Ministry of Energy появились сначала на Vaib.uz.

During the investigation, it was established that the driver abused his official duties, committing gross violations of traffic rules. As a result, his employment contract was terminated.

Additionally, he was included in the «blacklist» of drivers who will never be able to work in Tashkent bus depots again. Currently, 197 people have been added to this list.

The management of «Toshshaharttransxizmat» also submitted a special representation to the criminal court to revoke the man’s driver’s license, as he endangered not only his own life but also the lives of other road users during the violation.

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Сообщение Bus driver fired in Tashkent for gross violation of traffic rules появились сначала на Vaib.uz.