Friday, 29, March, 2024

Former First Deputy Mayor of Margilan city in charge of Economy and Entrepreneurship, Elyor Tukhtamatov, was found dead, the General Prosecutor's Office said in a statement citing the Fergana Police Department.

The incident was reported to the police department on November 30 at about 11:00. Elyor Tukhtamatov, 35, made a noose from a cable and hanged himself in the basement of his house in Fergana city, the Prosecutor General said.

Ferghana prosecutors are conducting a pre-investigation check.

Elyor Tukhtamatov served as Margilan deputy mayor from August 20, 2018 to April 2, 2019 and left the post at his own will, the statement said.

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