As a result of the poisoning of 62 children attending kindergartens No. 2, No. 58, and No. 61, they were hospitalized with a diagnosis of "acute diarrheal disease of alimentary origin" on the evening of February 21. The children exhibited symptoms such as high fever, abdominal pain, weakness, nausea, and diarrhea. The food for these educational institutions was supplied by an outsourcing company.
Currently, the materials of the case are under review by the Fergana region prosecutor's office, as well as the relevant internal affairs authorities and other authorized organizations. Necessary examinations have been appointed, and investigative actions are ongoing.
A criminal case has been opened under Article 257−1 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan, which pertains to violations of sanitary norms and rules for combating epidemics. The punishment under this article may include a fine ranging from 50 to 100 basic calculation units, deprivation of certain rights for up to five years, corrective labor for up to two years, restriction of freedom for a period of one to three years, or imprisonment for up to five years.
