Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The 15-year-old son of the director of kindergarten No. 230 in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent is suspected of harassing four kindergarten students.

On 2 May, the parents of four 6-year-old girls filed a statement saying that their children, attending preschool No. 230 in the Chilanzar district, were harassed by the son of the head of the kindergarten during a quiet hour. This was reported by the Tashkent city police department.

According to the Tashkent police department, a 15-year-old guy undressed the girls and touched them in different places.

On this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Article 119 (Forcible satisfaction of sexual needs in an unnatural form) through Article 25 of the Criminal Code (Preparation for a crime and attempted crime). An investigation is underway.

The Prosecutor General’s Office reported that the situation was taken under control. Children’s Ombudsman Aliya Yunusova also said that she took the situation under control.

The Agency for Preschool Education stated that forensic medical and psychological examinations were appointed by the district internal affairs body, investigative actions are underway, the district prosecutor’s office has taken control of the situation and will provide additional information based on the results of the investigation.