In recent days, information has emerged on social media that a student born in 2009 was brutally beaten at one of the local schools. The publications raised the need for oversight of the situation by the Ministry of Education and higher state authorities.
The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region confirmed the incident, specifying that it occurred in December, and an investigation is currently underway.
According to law enforcement data, on December 27, 2025, a resident of the city, born in 1997, named A.Sh., filed a report with the Balakchy City Police Department. She stated that on December 25, 2025, around 12:00 PM, her younger sister, born in 2009, was beaten by her classmates at a general education school and sustained bodily injuries.
The report has been registered, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated. A forensic medical examination was appointed to assess the nature of the injuries sustained by the 15-year-old victim, which determined that the girl received minor injuries that did not affect her health.
On January 24, 2026, a criminal case was initiated regarding this incident under Article 280 ("Hooliganism") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As part of the investigation, three minor suspects, born in 2010, were identified and questioned in the presence of their legal representatives.
Investigative activities are ongoing, and additional information will be provided as the investigation concludes.
