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Nurgazy Anarkulov Sent to the Temporary Detention Facility of the Bishkek City Police Department
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Nurgazy Anarkulov Sent to the Temporary Detention Facility of the Bishkek City Police Department

A search was conducted at the residence of a former official Nurgazy Anarkulov, who previously held a position in the presidential administration, was detained and placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department. A search was also carried out in his apartment, according to information from sources in law enforcement agencies. The detention took place the day before. Anarkulov gained fame for his work as the head of the information policy department of the

18.02.2026, 11:33
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Eldar Zhakypbekov's Trusted Person (Pito) Sent to Pretrial Detention Center. Video

As reported by the editorial office of Kaktus.media, a trusted person of D. S. D., connected with the former head of the GKNB Bishkek, Eldar Jakypbekov, has been placed in a pre-trial detention center. This information has been confirmed by the First May District Court of the capital. According to the court ruling issued on February 17, the request of the head of the investigative department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, who leads the interagency investigative group, has been

18.02.2026, 11:32
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In Uzbekistan, drug couriers transporting drugs through Kyrgyzstan have been detained

A special operation conducted jointly by the SNB of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan led to the arrest of members of an international criminal group involved in smuggling significant volumes of Afghan drugs through Kyrgyzstan into Uzbekistan. In February of this year, in the area of Boston, located in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies detained citizens of Uzbekistan: A.A.R., born in 1996, D.Z.P., born in

18.02.2026, 10:47
A large-scale raid "Bandit" is taking place in Kyrgyzstan
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A large-scale raid "Bandit" is taking place in Kyrgyzstan

Suspicious individuals and alleged members of organized criminal groups are being detained and taken to police stations. From February 13 to 25, a raid called "Bandit" is taking place in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This operation includes a series of activities aimed at identifying and suppressing the activities of organized criminal groups, as well as searching for individuals hiding from justice. In addition, during the raid, illegal firearms and

18.02.2026, 10:20
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In Bishkek, a guy had his phone taken and was forced to take off his jacket

On February 18, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District reported the detention of suspects in a robbery in Bishkek. The incident occurred on February 7 on Suvanberdieva Street. According to the victim, around 21:30, several young men approached him, took his mobile phone and jacket, which is valued at 8,000 soms.

18.02.2026, 10:17
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In 24 hours, 7 fires were registered in Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on February 18, 7 fire incidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past 24 hours. Eight fire crews were dispatched to extinguish the fires. Of all incidents, 3 occurred in Chui region, one each in Issyk-Kul and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the cities of Bishkek and Osh.

18.02.2026, 10:11
In Chui Region, suspects in poaching have been detained
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In Chui Region, suspects in poaching have been detained

In the Jayil district of Chui region, two individuals suspected of illegal hunting and possession of firearms have been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, on October 29, 2025, during joint raid activities conducted by the police of the Jayil district and members of the public association "Kalinin Interdistrict Society of Hunters and Fishermen," individuals engaged in poaching were

18.02.2026, 09:56
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Robbers Ruined the Vacation of Guys and Girls at the Hotel. Another Suspect Detained

On February 18, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the arrest of a suspect in a robbery. Events unfolded on December 8, 2025, when a young man approached the police. He reported that he was spending the evening at a hotel on Krasnaya Street with a friend and two girls. Suddenly, strangers burst into their room, beat him up, and took his mobile phone, after which they forced him to transfer 6700 soms to an electronic wallet.

18.02.2026, 09:49
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In Chuy Region, poachers with illegal weapons have been detained

On February 18, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in illegal arms trafficking. Events unfolded on October 29, 2025, when officers of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jayil District, together with representatives of the public organization "Kalinin Inter-District Society of Hunters and Fishermen," conducted a raid, resulting in the capture of poachers with firearms for which the necessary permits

18.02.2026, 09:38
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The police detained a supporter of Kamchybek Tashiev - Nurgazy Anarkulov

Nurgazy Anarkulov, who supports Kamchybek Tashiev, was detained at the border of Kyrgyzstan on February 17, as reported by sources in law enforcement agencies, according to Kаktus.media. According to the information available at the moment, there is also a version that his detention occurred in Istanbul, Turkey. After a search of his home, Anarkulov was transferred to the temporary detention facility of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. Recall that in January 2021, Anarkulov held

18.02.2026, 09:34
Cold Water Will Be Turned Off in Two Residential Areas of Bishkek
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Cold Water Will Be Turned Off in Two Residential Areas of Bishkek

Photo from the press service of the Bishkek city hall On February 19, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, the supply of cold water will be suspended in the residential areas of "Kalyis-Ordo" and "Muras-Ordo," according to information from the press service of the Bishkek city hall. As a result of the shutdown, there will be no water supply in residential buildings, as well as in schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, and other social and industrial facilities.

18.02.2026, 09:18
In Chui Region, two citizens suspected of illegal arms trafficking have been detained
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In Chui Region, two citizens suspected of illegal arms trafficking have been detained

On October 29, 2025, in the Chui region, as a result of joint actions by the officers of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district and representatives of the public association "Kalinin Interdistrict Society of Hunters and Fishermen," individuals suspected of poaching were detained, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. Firearms were discovered in the possession of the detainees, for which the necessary permits were absent.

18.02.2026, 08:41
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In Chuy Region, suspects in a knife attack have been detained

According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on the night of February 14, around 00:30 in the village of Petrovka. Three young men, under the influence of alcohol and arriving from Bishkek, got into a conflict with a local resident and his friends on Frunze Street, which ultimately led to a fight. During the confrontation, one of the aggressors inflicted a stab wound on the victim, after which the perpetrators fled the scene in a car.

17.02.2026, 21:33
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In the Moscow District, a suspect in the murder of a woman has been detained.

According to information provided by law enforcement agencies, the arrest occurred as a result of the investigation into a murder that became known on February 13 at 12:16. At that time, a signal was received at the police department that the body of a woman had been found in a house on Krupskaya Street in the village of Belovodskoye. At the scene, the investigative operational group discovered injuries to the back of the head, face, and neck of the deceased. It was established that the woman

17.02.2026, 21:25
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Fake videos attributed to President Zaparov are circulating on social media: The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges not to believe them.

Fake videos have appeared online, allegedly coming from President Sadyr Japarov. The Ministry of Internal Affairs strongly advises citizens not to trust these materials. Fraudsters are using modern technology to create false addresses from well-known figures, including the president. Such videos are often generated using artificial intelligence.

17.02.2026, 20:51
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In Bishkek, two guys robbed a foreign woman

According to the information from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the incident occurred on February 15 at approximately 06:30. At that time, two assailants, threatening a woman with a sharp object, broke into a dormitory on M. Jalil Street, where they took her jewelry — diamond earrings and a bracelet — and then fled the scene of the crime. Based on this incident, a criminal case was opened under the article "Robbery".

17.02.2026, 20:41
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17-year-old Aylun Akkiyizova went to college and went missing

According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District of Bishkek, Aylun Akkiyizova, born in 2008, has been reported missing. Her mother contacted the police on February 17, stating that on February 16, around 9 AM, her daughter left for college, which is located at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz State Technical University, and did not return home. On the same day, around 2 PM, Aylun contacted her parents and informed them that she would return in 2–3 hours after classes.

17.02.2026, 20:23
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In Bishkek, a suspect in drug use solicitation has been detained

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, the incident occurred on February 17, when a call was received by the "102" service reporting that an unknown young man was offering drugs to girls in one of the houses on Matyyev Street. The caller stated that his niece was there and had also been offered to use prohibited substances. When the police arrived at the scene, they confirmed the received information and detained three individuals:

17.02.2026, 20:19
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In Bishkek, a "Sprinter" driver bypassed a traffic jam on the sidewalk and received a citation

Employees of the patrol police in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, identified a driver who bypassed a traffic jam by driving on the sidewalk. This information was published on February 16 by the press service of the Patrol Police. A protocol was drawn up against the violator in accordance with the current legislation of the country. In addition, a preventive conversation was held with him.

17.02.2026, 20:03
In Bishkek, a 17-year-old college student is wanted
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In Bishkek, a 17-year-old college student is wanted

On February 17, 2026, a statement was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District from a citizen A.A. She sought help in searching for her underage daughter, 17-year-old Aikyizova Ailun, born in 2008. Photo by the Press Service of the Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek's Lenin District. Aikyizova Ailun

17.02.2026, 19:57
GKNB: The state has regained the building of the editorial office of the regional newspaper "Batken Tany"
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GKNB: The state has regained the building of the editorial office of the regional newspaper "Batken Tany"

Illegal sale of state property discovered The building of the editorial office of the regional newspaper 'Batken tany' now belongs to the state again, as reported by the press service of the GKNB. The committee found that in 2010, the Ministry of State Property sold this property in Batken along with a land plot of 0.22 hectares to a private individual, despite the fact that the building had "strategic importance." After conducting a series of operational measures, this

17.02.2026, 19:47
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Criminals from different countries have united and started transporting drugs from Tajikistan through Kyrgyzstan, - UNODC of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

On February 16, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the cessation of activities of an international criminal organization that was involved in smuggling large shipments of drugs originating from Afghanistan through the territory of Kyrgyzstan from Tajikistan. According to the agency's information, these narcotic substances were distributed to neighboring countries.

17.02.2026, 19:24
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MMA Fighter Adilet Nurmatov Met with the Personnel of the 10th Company of the 4th Battalion of the Department of Security and Convoy

A meeting with Adilet Nurmatov, a well-known mixed martial arts fighter, took place with the personnel of the 10th company of the 4th battalion of the Department of Security and Convoy of the State Penitentiary Service. According to the press service of the State Penitentiary Service, the athlete held a conversation with the servicemen, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, hard work, patience, and continuous self-improvement in achieving set goals.

17.02.2026, 19:13
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A resident of Archa-Beshik has lost her gold jewelry. A suspect has been detained.

On February 16, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a theft in Bishkek. A resident of the Archa-Beshik area reported the incident to the police. According to his statement, in August 2025, around two o'clock in the afternoon, an unknown person entered his house through a window and stole his wife's gold jewelry worth 176,000 soms.

17.02.2026, 19:07
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In Bishkek, the police detained the second suspect in a fraud case involving 2.4 million soms

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained B. E., born in 1984, on charges of large-scale fraud. This information was provided by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. A report to the police was made by I. Y., the general director of one of the limited liability companies. He stated that B. E. and M. N. deceived him into taking possession of reinforcement bars, promising assistance in selling them.

17.02.2026, 19:05
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In Bishkek, a man was placed in a special detention facility for aggression and profanity.

On February 17, the press service of the UPSM reported that a citizen had been detained in Bishkek for displaying aggression and using obscene language. According to the information from the Department, a man named B.D.R., born in 1998, was identified during monitoring. He behaved aggressively and used foul language after a conflict with another driver. This incident was recorded in the JUUI of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, leading to the initiation of a

17.02.2026, 19:00
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Suspect Detained in Major Land Fraud Case

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a suspect in fraud was detained in Bishkek, who reported this on February 16. The applicant stated that on January 22, 2024, he purchased 16 acres of land in the village of Selektsiya for the amount of $200,000. It later turned out that he bought the plot from individuals who had no rights to it. As a result, the parties managed to agree on a refund, but only $57,500 was returned, while the remaining amount

17.02.2026, 18:56
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In Chuy Region, a 66-year-old woman has been killed. A 44-year-old man who lived with her has been detained.

As reported on February 17 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a person suspected of committing this crime has been detained. The incident occurred on February 13 at 12:16 PM, when information was received at the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Moscow District about the discovery of the body of a 66-year-old woman in the village of Belovodskoye, on Krupskaya Street.

17.02.2026, 18:51
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A girl was attempted to be "set up" with drugs. A suspect has been detained.

On February 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of an individual suspected of involving a young man in drug use. A signal to the police was received from a resident of Bishkek, who reported suspicious activity in a house on Matyiev Street. According to him, girls in this premises were using narcotic substances provided by their acquaintance. He mentioned that his niece was there and reported receiving drugs.

17.02.2026, 18:48
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Former head of the GKNB of Bishkek Eldar Jakypbekov is suspected of corruption

On February 16, the Pervomaisky District Court granted the request of the head of the Investigation Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, who leads the interagency investigative group. According to information provided by the court's press service, Eldar Zhakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the GKNB Department in Bishkek, is suspected of committing a crime under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

17.02.2026, 18:42
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A guy accused the security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" of beating him. They have been detained.

On February 16, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Oktyabrsky District reported the detention of suspects in hooligan activities. The applicant stated that on January 30, around five in the morning, the security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" inflicted bodily harm on him. This incident was recorded in accordance with Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to hooliganism.

17.02.2026, 18:42
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In Bishkek, a man was detained for stealing a Kia Picanto and selling it for 80,000 soms.

Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek detained a 39-year-old man named J.B., who is suspected of stealing a car. According to the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs, a resident named D.B. reported to the police that on October 5, 2025, at around 18:00, he left his Kia Picanto in the yard on Togolok Moldu Street and then went to Karakol. When he returned home on October 9, 2025, he discovered that his car was missing.

17.02.2026, 18:42
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In Bishkek, a robbery occurred at a dormitory where foreigners live

On February 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District reported the detention of suspects in a robbery that occurred in Bishkek. The incident took place on February 15 in a dormitory on Musa Jalil Street. At around 6:30 AM, a group of young people broke into a room, threatening the victim with a sharp object, and stole diamond earrings and a bracelet from a foreign woman.

17.02.2026, 18:41
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Debt for a resident of Chui region ended with a kidnapping

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, on February 16, suspects in a kidnapping were arrested. A 20-year-old resident of the Chui District reported the incident to the local police station. The young man stated that on February 13, around 4:00 PM, an acquaintance, along with several friends, forcibly shoved him into a car and then took him to the village of Ak-Beshim, where he was beaten.

17.02.2026, 18:39
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"Show me your ID." Raids are being conducted in Bishkek to identify brothels.

On February 16, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District reported on the ongoing preventive operation "Prostitution-Köpolök" in Bishkek. As part of this raid, police officers are conducting checks in places where intimate services may be offered, including saunas, hotels, and rented apartments. The goal of law enforcement is to identify women engaged in prostitution, as well as their pimps.

17.02.2026, 18:39
Vice President of the KFS Not Allowed to Leave the Country, Associate of General Tashiev Detained
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Vice President of the KFS Not Allowed to Leave the Country, Associate of General Tashiev Detained

Today, according to sources from the law enforcement agencies, the Vice President of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kanatbek Abdykadyrov, faced problems when trying to leave the country. A blockage was triggered at the border control, which led to his detention for questioning at the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He was later released; however, there have been no official comments from law enforcement agencies at this time. Photo from the internet.

17.02.2026, 17:50
Harassed Daughters. A Kyrgyz Woman Seeks Fair Punishment for Her Ex-Husband
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Harassed Daughters. A Kyrgyz Woman Seeks Fair Punishment for Her Ex-Husband

Lina Kemler, a resident of Tokmok, expresses her concern about the possibility of her ex-husband S.S. evading punishment. He was convicted of lewd acts against their daughter. Lina told 24. kg that their marriage lasted 18 years and they have five children. In the last five years of their life together, she says, her husband's behavior towards the children became unacceptable.

17.02.2026, 16:49
In Bishkek, a man lured girls into drugs, he was detained
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In Bishkek, a man lured girls into drugs, he was detained

Relatives of one of the girls turned to law enforcement for help In Bishkek, police officers arrested a suspect in drug solicitation. This became known from representatives of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement, a call was received at "102" reporting drug use in a house on Matyiev Street. The caller explained that his niece was at this address. This incident was registered in the automated information system of the Department of Internal

17.02.2026, 16:33
In Bishkek, sex workers were fined 600,000 soms
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In Bishkek, sex workers were fined 600,000 soms

Last weekend, an operation called "Den" was held in Bishkek, initiated to identify and eliminate instances of the provision of intimate services. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. As a result of the operational activities, more than 70 individuals engaged in intimate activities were detained and taken to law enforcement agencies for preventive work and explanations.

17.02.2026, 16:29
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Ran for a year from the police: a suspect in drug trafficking was caught in southern Kyrgyzstan

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, detained a man who was on federal wanted list for drug-related crimes. According to law enforcement agencies, during operational investigative activities in the Jalal-Abad region, a 34-year-old citizen M.D.A., born in 1989, was detained. In 2025, he was involved in the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances and subsequently went into hiding from justice.

17.02.2026, 16:06
Night "dens" in Bishkek raided: 70 sex workers detained
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Night "dens" in Bishkek raided: 70 sex workers detained

The employees of the Bishkek City Police Department conducted an operation called "Den", aimed at identifying cases of providing intimate services and the functioning of brothels. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police. Raids took place over the weekend, resulting in the detention of more than 70 individuals engaged in providing intimate services. Preventive talks were held with the detainees, and their rights were explained.

17.02.2026, 15:48
In At-Bashy, the "Illegal" raid took place. Foreigners were checked.
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In At-Bashy, the "Illegal" raid took place. Foreigners were checked.

In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashy area, a raid called "Illegal" was conducted, organized by the local internal affairs department. During this event, the documents of foreign citizens working in the area were checked. Police officers paid attention to the legality of their presence in Kyrgyzstan.

17.02.2026, 15:47
Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ends in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained
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Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ends in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained

An incident occurred in the Chui region involving two young men who were detained for participating in a knife fight. According to the information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, at midnight on February 14, 2026, three individuals, while intoxicated, arrived in the village of Petrovka from Bishkek. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his acquaintances, which led to a verbal altercation that soon escalated into a physical confrontation. During the

17.02.2026, 15:46
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Illegal capture of kekliks. Poachers fined 12,500 soms

Employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted an operational investigation, which revealed cases of poaching. Information about the violations was received from citizens through special communication channels, allowing necessary measures to be initiated on the same day and a request to be made to the Toktogul District Department of Internal Affairs to clarify the circumstances of the case. During the raid, it was established that residents of the

17.02.2026, 15:08