Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - On 16 March, it became known about new appointments in the structure of law enforcement agencies, a telegram from the Ministry of Internal Affairs channel reported.

Major General Sobirov Shukhratjon Urinbaevich was appointed to the post of First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Prior to his appointment, Sh.Sobirov worked as the Head of the Internal Affairs Directorate of Andijan region.

Major General Rustam Juraev, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs - Head of the Tashkent Central Internal Affairs Directorate, has been appointed the commander of the National Guard

The Tashkent police department was headed by the first deputy minister of internal affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Colonel Aziz Tashpulatov, the press service of the department said.

Colonel Tasbayev Azat Damirovich was appointed to the post of Head of the Internal Affairs Directorate of Andijan region.

Prior to his appointment, A. Tasbayev worked as deputy head of the Department of Internal Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.