Tajik teacher faces case after reporting student's brother

A teacher in Tajikistan's Nourobod district says he faces an administrative case after reporting an assault by the brother of one of his students. Muhimjon Rahmonov claims police questioned him on June 1, following a complaint filed by the student's father, Mahmadrizo Orzouyev.

Rahmonov acknowledges using a profanity during an exchange with the student, who questioned his right to contact her parents. However, he vehemently denies allegations from another student's parents that he physically assaulted their child. He believes these accusations are an attempt to pressure him into dropping his own complaint.

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When I called the student’s brother and informed him that she was not responding during the lesson, the girl became upset and asked, ‘What right do you have to call my parents?’ In response, I uttered a single profanity.

Authorities have not yet commented publicly on the matter. Rahmonov faces potential charges under Tajikistan's Code of Administrative Offenses for failing to fulfill educational duties and alleged violence, which carries a fine of up to 1,875 somoni. Materials for both Rahmonov and the student's relatives have not yet reached the Nourobod District Court for review. The district education department confirmed they were invited to a court hearing but could not attend due to a competition, leading to a postponement.

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However, the allegations made by another student’s parents that I allegedly struck their child are untrue. They are using these accusations to pressure me into withdrawing my complaint.