Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Actress Nilufar Khamidova has been held administratively liable following the publication of a video on social media filmed at a bus stop in Tashkent.
A report on petty hooliganism has been drawn up against her, and the case materials have been referred to a district court, the press service of the Tashkent Main Department of Internal Affairs reported.
The video shows Khamidova wearing revealing clothing, performing sexually suggestive actions and using vulgar language. According to information circulated after the incident, the footage was filmed at a public transport stop in the presence of an underage girl.
After the video appeared on social media, the actress was summoned to law enforcement authorities for questioning. Following an investigation, her actions were classified as petty hooliganism. The court will make the final decision in the case.
Khamidova apologized for her behaviour and said she would no longer publish similar content. She also announced plans to pursue blogging and produce high-quality content.
Commenting on the incident, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Culture said that the actress's actions did not fall within the ministry's remit.
The ministry added that law enforcement authorities had already taken the appropriate measures.
