Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In Khiva (Khorezm region), according to the press service of the regional department of preschool and school education, a school principal was punished for beating a student, who was late for an exam.

The incident occurred on 1 May in a general education institution No. 6.

According to citizen G.I., his grandson was beaten by the principal of the school because the boy was late for the state exam.

The working group conducted an investigation into the incident. The director of the institution was subjected to a disciplinary sanction for improper performance of official duties, negligence and irresponsibility in labor activity.