Nurse killed in knife attack at Fergana maternity ward
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A nurse died and another was injured in a knife attack at a maternity ward in Kushtepa district, Fergana region, Uzbekistan, on September 7. The district prosecutor's office has opened a criminal case under Article 97 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which covers intentional homicide. The suspect has been detained.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred on September 7 at the maternity ward of the Kushtepa district hospital in Fergana region, Uzbekistan.
- One nurse died at the scene from knife wounds, and a second nurse received emergency medical care.
- The district prosecutor's office opened a criminal case under Article 97 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which addresses intentional homicide.
- The suspect, a woman, has been detained, according to UzDaily.
The Attack
The attack took place on September 7 at the maternity ward of the Kushtepa district hospital in Fergana region, Uzbekistan. A woman locked two nurses in a room of the maternity ward and then stabbed them with a knife. One nurse died at the scene from her injuries. The second nurse received emergency medical care and is under medical supervision.
Investigation and Legal Response
The district prosecutor's office has opened a criminal case under Article 97 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which covers intentional homicide. The suspect in the attack has been detained, according to UzDaily. Investigative actions are ongoing, and the motives for the attack remain unknown.
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