Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- After a complaint from students of the Kokand State Pedagogical Institute, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation took the situation under control. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

The Ministry condemns unauthorized interference in a person’s private life, an attempt to disclose personal information, and regards this situation as an attack on the honor and dignity of female students. No one has the right to interfere in a person’s private life.

4 responsible employees involved in the process and abusing official duties, including the Vice-Rector, who was directly involved in the incident, were dismissed from their positions, and a disciplinary measure was applied to one specialist.

The female students involved in this incident are guaranteed to continue their studies without harassment.

In turn, we inform you that investigative actions by law enforcement agencies are ongoing.