Dushanbe Court Places Child in Boarding School Over Parental Neglect Allegations

A minor in Dushanbe has been removed from their parents and placed in a special educational institution following a court order. The Dushanbe Police Department stated that the decision was based on the parents' alleged irresponsible attitude toward the child's upbringing and education.

According to law enforcement, officers from the Juvenile Affairs Division prepared materials detailing the parents' failure to provide adequate care and attention for the teenager's development. Authorities also claimed the parents hindered the child's access to a full education, leading to the court's intervention.

The child has been sent to Boarding School No. 1 for orphans and children without parental care in Dushanbe. This case highlights ongoing concerns in Tajikistan regarding parental neglect and the state's role in intervening when children's welfare and education are perceived to be at risk.

Following the incident, the police issued a public appeal to parents across the country, urging them not to neglect their fundamental responsibilities concerning the upbringing and education of their children. This is not the first time Tajik authorities have reported cases of children being removed from families due to neglect or failure to ensure school attendance.