4-year-old girl dies in Qashqadaryo after beating by stepmother
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A 4-year-old girl died on September 26 in Qashqadaryo's Kasbi district after being beaten by her stepmother during a family dispute. The stepmother, born in 1994, was detained and a criminal case was opened under Article 126-1, Part 8, Clause 'g' of the Criminal Code. The Children's Ombudsman has taken the case under control.
Key Facts
- The girl, born in 2022, died on September 26 after sustaining a serious head injury from the beating.
- The stepmother, identified as I.S., born in 1994, was detained as a suspect under Article 221 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- A criminal case was opened on September 27 under Article 126-1, Part 8, Clause 'g' of the Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of 10 to 12 years in prison.
- The Children's Ombudsman announced it will monitor the investigation to ensure the child's rights and interests are protected.
The Incident
On September 26, in Kasbi district, Qashqadaryo region, a 4-year-old girl died after being beaten by her stepmother. The stepmother, I.S., born in 1994, struck the girl during a dispute with her husband, N.A., born in 1988. The girl, O.Sh., born in 2022, suffered a serious head injury and died the same day.
Criminal Case
On September 27, the Investigation Department of Kasbi District IIB opened a criminal case under Article 126-1, Part 8, Clause 'g' of the Criminal Code. The article covers domestic violence that results in the victim's death and carries a penalty of 10 to 12 years in prison. I.S. was detained as a suspect under Article 221 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Preliminary investigative actions are currently underway.
Ombudsman Oversight
The Children's Ombudsman announced it will continue to monitor the criminal case proceedings. The Ombudsman has taken the case under control and will ensure the child's rights and interests are protected during the investigation.
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