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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a traffic accident in the USA involving citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a traffic accident in the USA involving citizens of Kyrgyzstan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported a traffic accident that occurred in the state of Indiana, USA, involving three nationals of the country. The General Consulate of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago has been in constant contact with the relatives of the deceased and the injured since the tragedy, providing necessary consular and legal assistance. Communication has also been established with local law enforcement agencies and funeral services,” the statement notes.

29.10.2025, 19:53
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A criminal case has been initiated against officials of the veterinary and phytosanitary service in Osh.

According to a statement from the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, a criminal case has been initiated against the leadership of the Osh Department of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Services. The investigation established that on October 4, the head of the department, S. E., and the chief inspector, M. K., conducted inspections of retail outlets and meat shops in the Aravan district without the necessary permits, extorting money from the owners under the pretext of

29.10.2025, 17:49
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In the Osh Region, the head and an inspector of the Veterinary Service are suspected of extortion

In the Aravan district of the Osh region, the prosecutor's office has initiated a criminal case against employees of the local Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service. This information was received from the supervisory authority. According to the prosecutor's office, on October 4, 2025, the head of the department for Osh and the Osh region, S.E., along with the chief inspector, M.K., conducted inspections of retail outlets and meat shops without the appropriate permits. During these

29.10.2025, 16:04
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At Issyk-Kul, employees of the tourist-ecological police extinguished a forest fire

Inspectors of the tourist-ecological police successfully dealt with the threat of a forest fire that arose near the village of Zhyluu-Bulak in the Tyup district. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. During their patrol, the officers noticed smoke coming from the forest. Although the initial fire source appeared small, strong winds contributed to its rapid spread, threatening the surrounding flora. The police officers

29.10.2025, 15:22
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Infected macaques escaped after a car accident — US authorities warned of danger

On the I-59 highway near Heidelberg (Mississippi), an accident occurred on October 28, resulting in a truck carrying laboratory rhesus macaques overturning, according to American media. According to county police, most of the monkeys died; however, several individuals are still at large. It is specified that these animals may be infected with various viruses, such as hepatitis C, herpes, and coronavirus.

29.10.2025, 15:17
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Detained the traffic police inspector

According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from law enforcement representatives, on the previous day, October 28, an inspector from the traffic safety department of the Issyk-Ata district was detained. He is suspected of receiving a bribe of 25,000 soms. According to the security forces, the detention occurred when the police officer was returning the money that had previously been given to him by the victim for a favorable resolution of the matter.

29.10.2025, 14:39
In Talas, illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix was stopped
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In Talas, illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix was stopped

In the Manas district, in the village of Semetey in the Talas region, a case of illegal extraction of sand and gravel mixture has been recorded. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, a protocol was drawn up against a citizen with the initials M.E.B. under part 4 of Article 243 of the Code of Offenses, and he was fined 13,000 soms.

29.10.2025, 13:07
Police prevented a forest fire in the Tyup district
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Police prevented a forest fire in the Tyup district

Employees of the tourist-ecological police made a heroic act by stopping a forest fire in the area of the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region. The press service of the regional police department reported that during a patrol, the inspectors noticed smoke coming from the forest.

29.10.2025, 12:47
Environmental Violations Identified in Talas Region
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Environmental Violations Identified in Talas Region

The work to prevent the illegal use of natural resources continues in the Talas region. Specialists from the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision are actively engaged in this task.

29.10.2025, 12:29
In the Issyk-Kul Region, police officers prevented a forest fire
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, police officers prevented a forest fire

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, the crews of the tourist-ecological police noticed smoke coming from a forest area during their patrol. Although the fire was small, strong winds quickly spread the flames, threatening a significant area of forest.

29.10.2025, 12:29
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A Man Spent 8.5 Million on a Car Purchase. Ended Up Without Money and Without a Car

A loss of 8.5 million soms occurred to a man who never received the promised car. A criminal case has been initiated on this matter at the First May Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek under the article "Fraud". On February 12, 2025, T. K. filed a complaint with the local Department of Internal Affairs regarding fraud by a man named A. In February 2025, he posed as a broker for car delivery, received 8.5 million soms, but did not fulfill his obligations and disappeared.

29.10.2025, 11:42
Eco-safety violations identified at the enterprise "Muras Synthesis"
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Eco-safety violations identified at the enterprise "Muras Synthesis"

The scheduled inspection of the activities of LLC "Muras Synthesis" was conducted by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the organization's press service. During the inspection, serious violations concerning ecology, as well as issues of environmental and

29.10.2025, 11:33
Drunk Truck Driver Detained at the Border with Kazakhstan
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Drunk Truck Driver Detained at the Border with Kazakhstan

According to information from the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD), on October 28, 2025, at 18:40, a driver of a FAW truck was detained at the Ak-Tilek border crossing on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border while under the influence of alcohol.

29.10.2025, 10:49
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On the Eve of the Elections, a Preventive Operation "Extremist" Began in Osh

The Osh city police have begun a preventive operation called "Extremist" aimed at ensuring safety in society ahead of the elections. This was reported by the press service of the city's Internal Affairs Department. The main objective of this raid is to prevent offenses and combat manifestations of radical and extremist sentiments, in addition to strengthening public order.

29.10.2025, 08:49
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In Bishkek, two teenagers died in a terrible accident, another one hospitalized

A fatal traffic accident involving minors occurred in Bishkek, reported the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on October 29. According to information from the police, the incident took place on October 28 at around four o'clock in the morning. A 17-year-old S.B. was driving a Toyota Sienna westward along Shabdan Baatyr Avenue when his vehicle collided at high speed with a power pole opposite the CHP.

29.10.2025, 08:43
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In Chuy Region, a driver fled from the police and hit a patrol officer. The suspect has been apprehended.

According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the incident occurred on October 28, 2025, at approximately 01:40 in the village of Orlovka. A mobile traffic police group attempted to stop a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. During the check, it was revealed that the driver, a man born in 1989, was in a state of alcohol intoxication. Currently, the case is under investigation, and the actions of the detained individual will be legally assessed.

28.10.2025, 20:32
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In Tokmok, a woman suspected of fraud under the guise of a folk healer has been detained

In the Chui region, a woman has been detained on charges of fraud for posing as a folk healer. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The investigation was initiated due to publications on Instagram, which stated that a certain M. E., residing in one of the neighborhoods of Tokmok, was deceitfully extracting money from people, as well as taking out loans in their names and appropriating the funds received. Based on this information, an investigation was

28.10.2025, 19:54
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The police detained a warrant officer: stole food from soldiers and sold it at the market

As a result of a joint investigation by the Military Prosecutor's Office and the Main Directorate for Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a scheme for the embezzlement of food intended for military personnel has been uncovered. According to law enforcement agencies, warrant officer S.K.A., who was the head of the food storage facility in one of the military units, regularly appropriated products for himself, including sausages, pasta, rice, sugar, salt, oil, and

28.10.2025, 19:03
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In a terrible car accident, two minors died. A schoolboy was behind the wheel.

The tragedy unfolded early in the morning on October 28, 2025, when 17-year-old S. B., driving a Toyota Sienna, lost control on Shabdan Baatyr Avenue and crashed into an electric pole opposite the Bishkek CHPP. His passengers, 15-year-old Z. N. and 14-year-old A. N., died at the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. According to information received from the Patrol Police Department of the Bishkek City Police, the underage driver did not have a license and took the car

28.10.2025, 17:42
A warrant officer was detained for the theft and sale of military products
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A warrant officer was detained for the theft and sale of military products

Through the joint efforts of the military prosecutor's office and the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units has been detained. He is suspected of stealing food products intended for the provision of military personnel, according to a statement from the agency's press service.

28.10.2025, 17:37
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In Chuy Region, a fraudulent healer has been detained

On October 28, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. A blogger from Kyrgyzstan accused a resident of Tokmok on the Instagram platform of deceiving citizens: she promised treatment in the "Kyrgyz national style," but instead of providing help, she took money by arranging loans in the names of citizens and embezzling the funds.

28.10.2025, 16:44
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The warrant officer was accused of embezzling and selling food supplies for military personnel.

According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, warrant officer S. K. A., who held the position of head of the food warehouse in one of the military units, was accused of embezzling food products intended for military personnel. The investigation revealed that the suspect regularly appropriated items such as sausages, pasta, rice, salt, sugar, oil, and others, which he then sold on the market at significantly reduced prices. The warrant officer

28.10.2025, 16:32
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In Bishkek, a pharmacy was discovered that was involved in the smuggling and sale of psychotropic and potent medications.

According to information provided by the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on October 28, a channel for the sale of psychotropic and potent medications was shut down in Bishkek. The investigation believes that a pharmacist from the pharmacy chain "Mir i Nur," K.Z.N., born in 1979, had been involved in the smuggling and sale of these prohibited substances in Bishkek for a long time.

28.10.2025, 16:17
In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained
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In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an operation was conducted to detain suspects related to the theft of yaks, as reported by the press service of the local police department. The incident occurred on October 24, when a resident of the village of Barskoon, born in 1987, named A.K., contacted the police. She reported that in the area of the "Kaz uya" pasture in the "Karakolka" valley, five unknown individuals shot three of her yaks. A.K.'s attempt to

28.10.2025, 16:16
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Warrant Officer Assigned Rations for Soldiers and Sold Them. He Was Detained.

The General Prosecutor's Office reported the discovery of food theft intended for the army. According to the information from the press service of the main supervisory authority, the Military Prosecutor's Office, in cooperation with the Main Directorate for Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, found that warrant officer S.K.A., who held the position of chief of the food warehouse in one of the military units, regularly embezzled products intended for military

28.10.2025, 16:03
An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan

According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake occurred today at 06:25. According to seismic data, the epicenter was located within the country, 15 km northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu and 18 km from the village of Kara-Kabak in the Batken region.

28.10.2025, 16:02
In Tokmok, a "folk healer" has been detained for taking out loans in clients' names.
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In Tokmok, a "folk healer" has been detained for taking out loans in clients' names.

Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region reported the arrest of a resident of Tokmok, suspected of fraud, who posed as a folk healer. According to the department, information appeared on social media about a woman named M.E., who lives in one of the neighborhoods of the city and deceived people by offering "treatment in the Kyrgyz national style." She charged money for her "services" and also took out loans in the names of trusting clients,

28.10.2025, 15:53
In Bishkek, a channel for the distribution of psychotropic drugs has been uncovered - a pharmacist has been detained
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In Bishkek, a channel for the distribution of psychotropic drugs has been uncovered - a pharmacist has been detained

In Bishkek, a channel engaged in the illegal sale of psychotropic and potent drugs has been shut down. This was made possible through the joint efforts of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the investigative department of the Sverdlovsk district police, and the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Health. According to the press service, operational activities were conducted as part of the investigation into a criminal case against a

28.10.2025, 15:35
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Another earthquake recorded in Kyrgyzstan in the last 24 hours

In Kyrgyzstan, an earthquake with a magnitude of about 3 occurred in the last 24 hours. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the institute, the tremors were felt on October 28 at 6:25 AM. The epicenter was located 15 kilometers northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu and 18 kilometers from Kara-Kabak.

28.10.2025, 15:11
The State Committee for National Security returned 226 hectares of land to the state in the Chuy region.
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The State Committee for National Security returned 226 hectares of land to the state in the Chuy region.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of 226 hectares of land in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region to state ownership. This was the result of an inspection conducted. As representatives of the SCNS found out, these plots of land were illegally removed from municipal ownership between 1992 and 1994, after which they were used by local residents for agricultural purposes for many years.

28.10.2025, 15:11