Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A 41-year-old man has been detained in Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan, on suspicion of raping a 4-year-old girl.

The arrest took place in the city of Yangiyul following a report to the city’s internal affairs department by a local resident.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect has been registered with a psychiatric hospital since 2021.

During an examination of his case, 15 grams of narcotics were discovered. A subsequent search of his apartment in Yangiyul District, conducted in the presence of witnesses, uncovered and documented over 20 plastic containers containing crushed and dried marijuana.

A criminal case has been opened under Part 4 of Article 119 (sexual assault against a person under the age of 14) and Part 5 of Article 273/25 (attempted illegal sale of narcotics in large quantities) of the Criminal Code.

The suspect has been detained, and the situation is being monitored by the children’s ombudsman. An investigation is currently underway."