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In Russia, a native of Kyrgyzstan is suspected of murdering and decapitating his mother, - media

A brutal crime occurred in Yekaterinburg, Russia, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old woman. According to the publication Uralweb.ru, her 21-year-old son, Kuvanchbek T., originally from Kyrgyzstan, is suspected of the murder. According to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Sverdlovsk region, on October 30, the police received information about the discovery of a headless woman's body in the Southwest Forest Park. At the time of discovery, the victim had

03.11.2025, 09:36
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In Alai, ten people died in two days: how are these traffic accidents related to each other?

On the highway Osh – Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam, two fatal incidents occurred within 48 hours, claiming the lives of ten people. Both accidents took place in the same area, on a similar stretch of road, with a time interval of less than a day. According to law enforcement information, on October 30 at 15:50, on the 78th kilometer of the Osh – Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam road, in the village of Zhylyu-Suu, a passenger car Audi 80 driven by 68-year-old R. K. collided with a truck JIEFANG.

02.11.2025, 16:33
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The driver of the "Mercedes" lay on the floor in the narcology department and refused to undergo a medical examination, pretending to be asleep.

On the night of November 1, police patrol officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the driver, who was presumably in a state of intoxication, attempted to avoid punishment by calling a high-ranking acquaintance. However, refusing to comply with the patrol officers' instructions, he lay down on the floor, pretending to be asleep, instead of undergoing a medical examination at the narcological dispensary.

02.11.2025, 15:54
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Fire at the Raduga West boarding house site completely extinguished. Four cottages burned down.

A fire that broke out on November 1 at 13:29 on the territory of the Raduga West recreation center was completely extinguished by 21:08 the same day. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire covered an area of about 1,600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Five fire crews and an operational group participated in the firefighting efforts, successfully localizing and extinguishing the fire. The causes of the

02.11.2025, 09:08
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In Alai, the second fatal traffic accident occurred in two days. Five people died.

In the Alaï district of the Osh region, yet another tragic traffic accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of five people. According to 24.kg, the information was provided by the district internal affairs department. According to law enforcement data, the incident happened on November 1 at around 1:20 AM in the village of Tash-Koro, on the 67th kilometer of the Osh — Erketcham road. A Howo truck, heading towards Gulcho, veered into the oncoming lane and collided with a Tesla Model 3 that was

01.11.2025, 20:28
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The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan refuted the story about the daughter-in-law who made dumplings from her mother-in-law.

The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan stated that the information about an alleged murder involving a daughter-in-law who made dumplings from her mother-in-law is fictional. The judicial authorities emphasized that no such incidents have been recorded in the country. Recently, the plot of the program O'tkir tergov, which was aired on the Milliy channel, has been actively discussed on social media. In this material, the authors presented an "investigation" about an alleged horrific

01.11.2025, 19:03
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In Osh, the administrator of "Antikino" set up a drug den in one of the rooms.

Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, as part of the national event "Antikino," identified a number of violations, including the involvement of a minor in drug use. From October 27 to 30, 2025, inspections were conducted in entertainment establishments such as anti-cinemas, karaoke bars, and computer clubs located in major cities and regions of the country.

01.11.2025, 18:23
Fire at the "Rainbow WEST" Recreation Center Contained
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Fire at the "Rainbow WEST" Recreation Center Contained

At 16:00, the fire at the recreation center "Rainbow WEST," located in the village of Kosh-Kol in the Issyk-Kul district of the Issyk-Kul region, was successfully localized. According to preliminary data provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the area of the fire was approximately 1600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

01.11.2025, 16:50
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An accident occurred in the residential area "Archa-Beshik" involving a passenger car and a truck

On the afternoon of November 1, a traffic accident occurred in the residential area of "Archa-Beshik" in Bishkek. A passenger car collided with a truck, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. From the video recordings taken at the scene of the accident, it is evident that the front of the car is severely crumpled, and a truck is parked nearby. The road shows signs of the collision and damage to the asphalt.

01.11.2025, 16:49
Cottages of the "Rainbow" boarding house are on fire at Issyk-Kul
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Cottages of the "Rainbow" boarding house are on fire at Issyk-Kul

A fire occurred at the "Rainbow" boarding house in the village of Kosh-Kol, Issyk-Kul region. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, the fire engulfed several cottages. Four firefighting teams are on-site. Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations Information about the victims is currently being clarified. The causes of the fire will be determined after the fire is extinguished.

01.11.2025, 15:26
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Several cottages of the Raduga West boarding house are on fire at Issyk-Kul

Around noon on November 1, a fire broke out at one of the cottages of the Raduga West resort. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Soon, the flames spread to neighboring buildings, engulfing wooden cottages. The fire department was called to the scene. Before their arrival, local residents tried to extinguish the fire themselves and rescued furniture and other valuables from the neighboring cottages.

01.11.2025, 14:31
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Mass Poisoning Occurred at One of the Private Schools in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a case of mass poisoning has been recorded at one of the private educational institutions. This became known thanks to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health, reports 24.kg. On the night of October 31, 2025, at 10:30 PM, patients with symptoms of food poisoning were admitted to the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, among which were noted repeated vomiting, diarrhea, and severe pain sensations.

01.11.2025, 09:17
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In Russia, the body of a Kyrgyz woman without a head has been found. Her son has been detained.

On October 30, a decapitated body of a woman was found in a park in Yekaterinburg. Russian media, citing information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Sverdlovsk region and the Investigative Committee, report that the victim's identity was established through expert fingerprint analysis. As the publications found out, the lack of clothing and documents complicated the identification, but forensic experts were able to determine that it was a 41-year-old woman from one of the

31.10.2025, 23:39
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In Uzbekistan, a woman was sentenced for dismembering her mother-in-law for dumplings and killing her husband.

According to information provided by local media, the woman was sentenced to 12 years and 3 months in prison. The investigation established that the relationship between her and her mother-in-law had been extremely tense for a long time. The conflict escalated during a joint cooking session when, during an argument, the woman delivered a fatal knife blow to her mother-in-law. After that, the accused dismembered her mother-in-law's body and buried the remains in the garden. She used part of

31.10.2025, 22:35
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Fire in a Turkish hotel. The accused received life sentences.

On Friday, a court in Turkey sentenced 11 defendants to life imprisonment for a fire that claimed the lives of 78 people in January at the Kartalkaya ski resort located in the Bolu province, as reported by BBC News citing Reuters. The incident occurred in a restaurant of a 12-story chalet, where 238 guests were present. As a result of the panic, people were forced to jump out of windows into the darkness of the night.

31.10.2025, 21:46
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Drivers at the checkpoint complain about the traffic police inspector. Management's comment

Drivers waiting in line at the "Ak Tilek" checkpoint reported unlawful actions by a traffic police inspector. According to the drivers, he was assisting certain vehicles by allowing them to pass without waiting. This caused outrage among those who were in line, and they provided the editorial team of Kaktus.media with a video confirming their claims. “Today, October 31, a traffic jam formed at the checkpoint near Kant with trucks leaving Kyrgyzstan for Kazakhstan. All drivers were

31.10.2025, 19:53
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Drivers at the checkpoint complain about the traffic inspector allowing cars to pass out of turn.

The queue at the checkpoint "Ak Tilek" has led to complaints from truck drivers who claim that the traffic police inspector is violating the rules by allowing certain vehicles to pass. The editorial office of Kaktus.media received a video confirming these statements. On October 31, a traffic jam of trucks formed at the checkpoint in the Kant area, located on the "Black River," as they were exiting Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan. The drivers were waiting in line; however, some

31.10.2025, 19:26
In Chuy Region, a construction company was fined 800,000 soms
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In Chuy Region, a construction company was fined 800,000 soms

Violations in the construction of industrial facilities were identified in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The regional department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled inspection of the company OsOO "Lahor Steel Mill" at the request of the Sokuluk district prosecutor's office.

31.10.2025, 19:04
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Fight near a nightclub in Bishkek. Police detained the suspects.

On Akhunbaev Street, near the nightclub "Bulki," an incident occurred. The capital's police confirmed information about a mass brawl and reported the detention of all suspects. The event took place today, October 31, around 07:25. Police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they confirmed the presence of a conflict. All participants in the brawl were taken to the station for further investigation. Necessary investigative actions are currently being conducted, and details

31.10.2025, 15:54
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Fight near a nightclub in Bishkek. Police detained suspects (video and photos)

The incident occurred on Akhunbaeva Street in Bishkek, where reports indicate a conflict arose between several individuals outside the nightclub "Bulki." Police officers promptly arrived at the scene following a call received at 07:25 on October 31. Upon arrival, the police confirmed the fact of a fight, and all participants were taken to the station for further investigation. Necessary investigative actions are being conducted as part of the pre-trial proceedings. Additional

31.10.2025, 15:42
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In Yekaterinburg, a Kyrgyz woman has been murdered and decapitated. The suspect is her son.

On October 30, the body of a 41-year-old woman without a head was found in the southwestern part of the Yekaterinburg forest park by a passerby who was jogging. Her 21-year-old son is the main suspect in this crime. This was reported by the URA agency. According to the investigation, the mother and son arrived in Yekaterinburg from Kyrgyzstan in 2023. The woman worked in a shopping center, while her son did not have a permanent job.

31.10.2025, 15:17
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The GKNB detained the former head of the apparatus of the Jaiyl District Court

Suspicion of bribery has fallen on D. A. K., the former head of the apparatus of the Jayil District Court, who was detained based on information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). It became known that in November 2023, D. A. K. and one of the judges, acting together, extorted $10,000 from Y. M. M. (who is a relative of the defendant A. D. M.) for assistance in obtaining a favorable court decision. As a result, Y. M. M. handed

31.10.2025, 15:14
More than a thousand exhibits stolen from a museum in California
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More than a thousand exhibits stolen from a museum in California

In Oakland, California, a large-scale robbery occurred — more than a thousand various exhibits disappeared from the museum, including jewelry and sports trophies, as reported by CNN. The theft took place early in the morning on October 15. Among the stolen items are works by artist Florence Reznikov, Native American baskets, carved walrus tusks, as well as various badges and medals.

31.10.2025, 15:02
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Kyrgyzstan helped to bring back daughters from forced labor in a neighboring country

Two young Kyrgyz women, one of whom is a minor, were returned to their homeland from Kazakhstan, where they were subjected to forced labor migration. This was reported by the ombudsman's secretariat. In early October 2025, a resident of the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region named M. S. J. contacted the ombudsman asking for help in bringing her daughters back, who had been working in the neighboring country for a year and a half. According to her, in March 2024, a certain K. K. took the

31.10.2025, 14:56
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In the village of Kok-Zhar, an ambulance ran over a person to death.

In the village of Kok-Zhar, a fatal road traffic accident occurred. On the evening of October 30, around 7:00 PM, an ambulance struck a pedestrian. This information was provided by the staff of the Public Safety Management of the Bishkek City Police. According to available data, the driver, born in 1989, was operating a "Daimler Benz 313" vehicle owned by the LLC "Liberty-Med." He was traveling along 7 April Street heading north when he hit a man, born in 1957, who was

31.10.2025, 14:38
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Two sisters from Kyrgyzstan were forcibly held in Kazakhstan—ombudsman

Recently, two young women, one of whom is a minor, were returned to Kyrgyzstan after being in labor migration in Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman Institute. The girls' mother, who lives in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, sought help from Ombudsman Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva at the beginning of this month.

31.10.2025, 14:27
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In the village of Kok-Zhar, an ambulance ran over a pedestrian to death.

On the evening of October 30, a tragic road traffic accident occurred in the village of Kok-Zhar involving an ambulance, according to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. Preliminary data indicates that the driver, born in 1989, was operating a "Daimler Benz 313" vehicle owned by LLC "Liberty-Med." He was traveling north on 7 April Street and struck a man born in 1957 at a pedestrian crossing in front of house No. 42, as the man

31.10.2025, 14:21