"I have damaged the reputation my father has built over so many years."

A drunk driver who assaulted a police officer in Yashnobod district of Tashkent city expressed regret for his actions and asked for everyone's forgiveness. 

 

It was previously reported that a citizen, who was driving under the influence in Tashkent city, caused a traffic accident and resisted and assaulted an IIO officer. 

 

Following this incident, the driver who assaulted the police officer's brother, who worked in the internal affairs system, was dismissed for attempting to interfere in the case.

 

"We argued because I had consumed alcohol. Then these patrol service officers arrived, and we got into a mutual altercation. After that, while intoxicated, I ended up assaulting him. I deeply regret what I did, I ask for your forgiveness. I apologize to everyone. When I caused the traffic accident, others could have been harmed because of me. I also damaged the reputation my brother had built over many years of work. All of it was because of that alcohol. This situation cannot be undone. I regret what I did," said Sherzod Pardayev.

 

According to the Tashkent City IIBB, a collision involving Malibu and Leapmotor brand cars occurred in Yashnobod district on the night of March 30. After the Leapmotor driver reported the incident, patrol service officers arrived at the scene.

 

 When the patrol service officers attempted to administer a breathalyzer test to the Malibu driver, the driver resisted the officers and punched one of them in the face twice.

 

Subsequently, the officers used special means to neutralize him in order to ensure their own safety and the safety of those around them.

 

Then, a criminal case was initiated against the driver under Part 2 of Article 219 and subparagraph "g" of Part 3 of Article 277 of the Criminal Code, and he was detained. The investigation is ongoing.