In Jizzakh, a woman abducted a newborn from the maternity hospital.

A woman has been apprehended in the Jizzakh region for abducting a newborn baby directly from the maternity hospital. Law enforcement officials located the infant on the same day. This was reported by the local Interior Ministry.

On January 28, a local resident gave birth to twins. A few days later, an unfamiliar woman wearing a medical mask but not a gown entered her room. She claimed that one of the infants was experiencing health issues. After taking the baby, the woman fled in an unknown direction.

Following the mother's report, authorities quickly initiated a search. The identity of the kidnapper was established, and the child was found unharmed.

A criminal case has been opened against the suspect under part 2 of article 137 (Kidnapping), which could result in up to five years of imprisonment. The investigation is ongoing.