Seventeen football supporters have each been sentenced to five days of administrative arrest for disturbing public order during a match between Saroy Qamar and Panjsher in Jaloliddin-Balkhi district, Khatlon province.
The match took place on October 13 and ended in a 1–1 draw, according to the Khatlon Police Department.
Police said a video showing a confrontation and disorder among supporters circulated on social media. After the footage emerged, officers identified those involved and brought them to a police station.
Administrative reports were drawn up against all 17 individuals under Article 460 of the Administrative Offences Code of Tajikistan.
By court order, each of them was placed under arrest for five days.
The Khatlon Interior Affairs Department reminded the public that fighting, conflicts and disturbances of public order during sporting events carry liability under the country’s legislation.