The key facts

  • On October 14, an entrepreneur struck Kokdali District Hokim Khurram Zhuraev with an axe at a cotton collection point.
  • The conflict arose over the demolition of the entrepreneur's shop: the first court ruled in favor of the entrepreneur, but after the case was transferred to another district court, the hokim's office lawsuit was granted.
  • The hokim is hospitalized in satisfactory condition; the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the incident, and the prosecutor's office is investigating.

Attack on the Hokim

An entrepreneur attacked Khurram Zhuraev, the hokim of Kokdali District in the Kashkadarya Region, striking him with an axe. This was reported by Kun.uz. The incident occurred on October 14 at a cotton collection point: the entrepreneur waited for the hokim's arrival and struck him from behind with an axe when he arrived.

Cause of the Conflict

According to the publication, the conflict between the hokim and the entrepreneur arose over the issue of demolishing the entrepreneur's shop. The hokim's office filed a lawsuit for demolition in court, but the court ruled in favor of the entrepreneur. Subsequently, the disputed case was transferred to a court in another district, where the hokim's office lawsuit was granted. Following this, the hokim's office gave the entrepreneur one week to demolish the shop.

Victim's Condition and Authorities' Response

Khurram Zhuraev is currently in the hospital, and his condition is described as satisfactory. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the fact of the incident and stated that the prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation. Khurram Abdurazikovich Zhuraev has held the position of hokim of Kokdali District since April 19, 2022.