Zokirjon Almatov
Zokirjon Almatov is a prominent figure in Uzbekistan's law enforcement, having served as the Minister of Internal Affairs from 1991 to 2006. Recently, he has been in the news for condemning the actions of police officers in Farg'ona who allegedly humiliated and physically assaulted a woman in order to coerce her into making false accusations against a tax inspector. Almatov referred to the incident as a 'beyond savage act' during a press conference, emphasizing the need for police officers to demonstrate restraint and compassion towards citizens. He has called for a special investigation into the matter, highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement that need to be addressed.
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Zokirjon Almatov is a former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who commented on the brutality of the incident.
“Furqat tumani IIBning yana 9 xodimi ham jazolanishi kerak” — Gulira’no Qosimova – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-11-30
Zokirjon Almatov, an advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs, stated that the system will not forgive such leaders.
Ayolga zo‘ravonlik qilgan Furqat IIB sobiq rahbari va o‘rinbosari 4 yilga qamaldi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-11-28
Zokirjon Almatov emphasized the need for internal affairs officers to have compassion for people.
IIO xodimi kimga xizmat qilishi kerak — fuqarogami yo davlatga? – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-10-25
Zokirjon Almatov commented on the case, emphasizing that the system will not forgive such leaders.
“Faqat adolat kutyapman”. Furqat tumani IIB xodimlari tahqirlagan ayol ishi bo‘yicha sud boshlandi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-10-09
Zokirjon Almatov stated that they will not forgive such leaders who have gone astray.
8-oktabr kuni e’lon qilingan eng muhim yangiliklar dayjesti – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-10-08
Zokirjon Almatov commented on the incident involving police officers humiliating a woman in Fergana region.
“Bu — o‘taketgan vahshiylik”. Zokirjon Almatov — Farg‘onada IIB xodimlari ayolni tahqirlagan voqea haqida – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-10-08