ТASHKENT, December 4. /Dunyo IA/. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Syrdarya branch of the Republican Scientific Center of Emergency Medical Care, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the press service of the Head of our State, patients injured as a result of the gas cylinder explosion that occurred two days ago at one of the public catering establishments in the city of Gulistan are receiving treatment here.

The center’s management and doctors informed the President about the patients’ condition and the course of treatment. The Head of State entered the wards where citizens with injuries of varying severity are being treated, inquired about their well-being, and spoke with their family members.

President instructed the responsible officials to ensure that all necessary medical assistance to the victims is provided under strict control. Expressing his condolences to the families of the deceased, he emphasized the need to provide them with financial support.

The competent authorities have been tasked with thoroughly investigating the causes of the incident, ensuring the rule of law, taking measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, and strengthening oversight of compliance with fire safety requirements.