Driver in Fergana hospitalized in intensive care after police stun gun incident
A 33-year-old driver was admitted to the intensive care unit after an altercation with law enforcement officers in the Rishton district of Fergana region on July 4th. The conflict arose when the driver was driving in a non-passable section of the road, leading to a confrontation with the officers. During the altercation, the officers used a stun gun on the driver and took him to the station. However, he lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital’s intensive care unit.
The driver, identified as Ravshan Madaliev, a resident of Zohidon village, was attempting to access the main road in the district center when the conflict occurred. Witness reports indicate that the officers used excessive force, including a stun gun and physical violence, which resulted in the driver losing consciousness.
It is reported that Madaliev had undergone major brain surgery in 2022 following a previous car accident, making his current condition even more critical. The driver’s nephew, who witnessed the incident, claimed that footage of the altercation was captured on a store camera but was later deleted by patrol officers to conceal the true situation.
The Fergana region Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that an investigation into the incident is currently underway. As of the first half of July 5th, the driver has not regained consciousness, raising concerns about the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
