The Ministry of Ecology warns that animal cruelty entails responsibility!
2024-07-15 09:55:00 / News
As a result, it was established that the incident occurred in late October – early November 2023 in the mahalla "Obodon" of the Shurchin district of the Surkhandarya region with the participation of a citizen Sh. X. As a result of the incident, nature suffered damage in the amount of 1 billion 60 thousand sums.
The investigation found animal bones at the scene and sent them to the relevant organizations for scientific research to reach a conclusion. After receiving the conclusion, the documents will be sent to the prosecutor's office for action.
Attention!
The Ministry of Ecology recalls that animal cruelty entails liability under the law.
In particular, according to Article 202 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the destruction of animals listed in the Red Book is punishable by a fine of 400 to 600 BCV, restriction of liberty from 3 to 5 years, or imprisonment from 3 to 5 years.`