Citizen who helped detain attacker of police officer honored with award and cash prize (video)

A citizen who assisted in detaining a suspect accused of stabbing a police officer in Tashkent has been awarded a certificate of gratitude from the Minister of Internal Affairs and a cash prize of 10 million sums. The award ceremony took place on May 20 at the Tashkent City Main Department of Internal Affairs.

As previously reported, on May 19, Police Inspector Safdor Izzatbek Ibragimov was on duty at the Yunusobod Dehkan Bazaar when he attempted to check a suspicious individual. The suspect responded violently, attacking the officer with a sharp object and inflicting a neck injury. The assailant then fled the scene, boarding a nearby bus while still armed.

Patrol-post service officers—Senior Sergeant Samat Karzhanboyev, Sergeant Sardor Abzalov, and Preventive Inspector Lieutenant Oktam Normamatov—quickly ensured the safety of passengers by evacuating the bus. Using special equipment and physical force, they neutralized and apprehended the suspect. During this operation, citizen Vladimir Avdiyans actively assisted the officers.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs officially recognized the efforts of all involved. At the ceremonial event, Vladimir Avdiyans received the "Gratitude of the Ministry of Internal Affairs" certificate and a 10 million soum cash reward. According to a special order from the Minister of Internal Affairs, Sergeant Samat Karzhanboyev and Sergeant Sardor Abzalov were awarded the "For Excellent Services" badge, and Lieutenant Oktam Normamatov was promoted to the rank of Senior Lieutenant ahead of schedule.

For reference, the suspect, identified as X.A., was born in 1963 in the Jizzakh region. He resides in the Pakhtakor district and has been registered at a psychiatric clinic since 2005.

The Yunusobod District Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a criminal case under Articles 25 and 97 of the Criminal Code. Investigative procedures are currently ongoing, and the suspect has been detained in accordance with procedural regulations.