Bakhrom Kholmatov
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Tajikistan
Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 3 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: April/10/2017
Date of Sentencing: July//2017
Date of Release: December/17/2019
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music
Nature of Charges: Hate Speech
Bakhrom Kholmatov
Extra Bio Info:
Bakhrom Kholmatov was imprisoned for his religious activity.
On April 10, 2017, authorities Kholmatov, pastor of the Sonmin Sonbogym (Full Gospel) Protestant Church, following a raid on his church. Kholmatov's arrest was reportedly related to songs being sung in church.
In July 2017, Kholmatov was sentenced to three years in prison for "inciting national, racial, local or religious hatred" (Art. 189-1 TCC).
On December 17, 2019, Kholmatov was released.
Kholmatov is married with three children.