Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- According to the press service of the Ministry of Preschool Education, Lutfullaev Khushnudbek, a 4-year-old pupil of the state preschool educational organization No. 31 of Altinkul district of Andijan region, died yesterday, on 21 April while sleeping between 14:00 and 15:00.

According to the nurse of this educational organization, Lutfullaev Khushnudbek did not show any signs of illness at the morning appointment.

The children, as usual, went to bed at lunchtime, and when the teacher began to wake up the pupils, the child did not get up, to which the teacher immediately called an ambulance. According to the results of a medical examination, it turned out that the child died in his sleep.

The case is currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies.

The Ministry informed that detailed information will be provided based on the results of investigative actions, and this case is under the control of the Ministry of Preschool Education.

The Ministry expresses its deepest condolences to Khushnudbek’s family and wish them patience in connection with this tragic loss.