Uzbekistan, Where Fines, Abuse and the Destruction of Religious Literature Abound

FERGANA, UZBEKISTAN (Worthy News)– Police who raided a Protestant family’s home in Fergana also assaulted the husband as they confiscated a Bible, an Uzbek New Testament, the Proverbs of Solomon and a Koran.

Ten officers raided the home of Muradiljon Umurzakov and Dilorom Mamasidikova, who were entertaining their friend Ravshan Muminov. The raid was led by Fergana City’s Police Inspector Dilshod Ataugliyev from the Crime Prevention Unit.

When Umurzakov asked the officers to show their identification documents, the police twisted his arms and threatened to continue hurting him.

The officers also threatened to open a criminal case against the family.