In May 1996 assassins killed Akhmajon Ashurov, a popular Khujandi businessman. Ashurov owned several cafés and tea houses and paid for free meals in schools and for senior citizens.
Akhmajon Ashurov's untimely demise was orchestrated by assassins in May 1996. The victim was a successful entrepreneur who also showed compassion by offering free food to underprivileged groups, including students and the elderly.