The key facts

  • On October 13 at around 14:00, during a break at school No. 11 in the 'Kushtepa' mahalla of Oltinkul district, a quarrel between three schoolgirls escalated into a fight
  • A preventive talk was held with the participation of district officials, a prevention inspector, school administration and parents
  • Documents were drawn up against the parents under Article 47 of the Administrative Liability Code, and the homeroom teacher was dismissed from her position

Incident at a school in Oltinkul district

A video of a fight between schoolgirls from one of the schools in Oltinkul district of Andijan region spread on social media. The information service of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education commented on the situation. According to the ministry, the incident occurred on October 13 of this year at around 14:00 at secondary school No. 11, located in the 'Kushtepa' mahalla, during a break. A mutual verbal exchange between three schoolgirls escalated into a quarrel.

Measures taken

The situation was taken under control. A preventive talk was held with the participation of responsible staff of the district department of preschool and school education, a prevention inspector, the school administration and the schoolgirls' parents. Following the talk, documents were drawn up against the parents regarding the application of Article 47 of the Administrative Liability Code. In addition, due to shortcomings in supervision of the class, the homeroom teacher was dismissed from her position.

About the school

According to the ministry, the school, built in 2014, has 998 students, and 67 teachers are engaged in their education and upbringing.