Legislative Chamber deputy Odiljon Tojiyev has called on Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov to publicly apologize to the people of Uzbekistan following an assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov, a former senior Uzbek official.
Tojiyev expressed his strong disapproval of Kadyrov’s alleged interference in Uzbekistan’s internal affairs, including any threats or pressure directed at Uzbek state officials.
“Such actions can harm the relations between our two friendly states and disrupt the goodwill between our peoples,” Tojiyev stated.
He urged Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office to legally assess Kadyrov’s actions and their implications for bilateral ties.
The deputy emphasized the need for Kadyrov to publicly apologize for his statements and actions, which have caused unrest in Uzbekistan.
“If he truly values friendship, he should assist Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor General’s Office in locating and extraditing Beslan Rasayev and Shamil Temirkhanov, who are wanted for serious crimes,” Tojiyev added.
Earlier, MP Rasul Kusherbayev proposed stricter checks on Chechen citizens entering Uzbekistan as a preventive measure to ensure public safety.
Assassination Attempt on Komil Allamjonov
The controversy stems from the October 26 attack on Komil Allamjonov, the former head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Department. Two assailants reportedly fired at a Range Rover in the Qibray district, narrowly missing their target.
The Prosecutor General’s Office confirmed that a criminal case was initiated under Articles 25 and 97 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, which address attempted murder. Those found guilty could face 15 to 25 years in prison.
As of now, several suspects have been apprehended in connection with the case. Initial arrests occurred on October 27, with additional suspects detained in the following days. By November, authorities had arrested a total of nine individuals allegedly involved in the attempted assassination.
The investigation also identified Beslan Rasayev and Shamil Temirkhanov as individuals hired to carry out the attack. Both are currently on the wanted list, and the Prosecutor General’s Office continues its search for further evidence.
On September 30, 2024, Komil Allamjonov resigned from his role as Head of the Information Policy Department citing plans to transition into the private sector.
