In Samarkand, a school deputy director struck a student in the face for not having his notebook—watch the video.

A video has circulated on social media showing a teacher striking a student in the face during a lesson. The Department of Preschool and School Education of the Samarkand region has commented on the situation.

It was revealed that the incident took place at School No. 26 in the Narpaisky district. During a moral education lesson conducted by the deputy principal for academic affairs, a conflict arose with an 8th-grade student due to his lack of a notebook.

The department stated that the teacher's actions violated the education law and standard behavioral rules, including the use of physical violence against students.

Based on the relevant order from the school director, a reprimand has been issued to the deputy principal.