According to the agency, on January 20, 2026, at approximately 7:40 AM, a dead man, around 60 years old, was found at the 273rd kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh road. It is believed that he became a victim of a hit-and-run by a vehicle whose driver left the scene.
During operational-search activities, police officers from the Jalal-Abad region were able to identify the suspect—a native of the Leilek district of the Batken region, born in 1997. He was detained at the Too-Ashuu pass while attempting to transport his car on a tow truck.
Currently, the suspect is in custody at the investigative department of the Toktogul District Department of Internal Affairs, where technical examinations and investigative actions are ongoing.
