In particular, while talking to elderly people in Andijan, the president said: "The reason for this visit of mine here today is to see for myself the places of the events which took place in Andijan on 25-26 May, to see where these events happened, why they happened, what caused them and what we have missed. What did we miss that led to this incident?

"The most regrettable thing is that a police officer, captain, a young man, who is a father of five children died. It is a very regrettable incident, which is unexpected from every aspect. May his soul rest in peace in heaven. May God accept him. However, we are also responsible, I believe that I am also personally responsible for his sudden death. It is unacceptable, because these young people should live," Islam Karimov said.

"Unfortunately, there are people who still remember the 2005 events [13 May disturbances] and who want to repeat them. Therefore, investigation, search and other measures have been started to find out the reason for the incidents of 25-26 May. I came here with the aim of pushing this work, stepping it up and certainly getting to the bottom of these incidents," Karimov said.

The president also said: "I strongly believe that we will surely put everything in place. We will find the sponsors of those who was involved in this. They are so scoundrel that they will do nothing unless somebody from outside help, assist or finance them. All of them lie still and wait. They become active if somebody gives or promises them something. That is why we should not only find them, but also find a way to prevent the repetition of even the shadow of these things, evil intentions or attempts".