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Bishkek Police Ask for Help in Finding Relatives of Man Who Died in Accident
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Bishkek Police Ask for Help in Finding Relatives of Man Who Died in Accident

Photo of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a search is underway for the relatives or friends of a man who tragically died in a traffic accident on January 23. The incident occurred on Zhukeeva-Pudovkina Street, near the establishment "Shashlychnaya No. 1," according to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the October District. It has already been established that the deceased is Oleg Borisovich Nikolaev, born

26.01.2026, 15:32
Investigators of the Internal Affairs Departments of Kara-Suu and Aravan Districts Detained
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Investigators of the Internal Affairs Departments of Kara-Suu and Aravan Districts Detained

They were arrested in a case of extortion An incident related to extortion occurred in the Osh region. In this regard, investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan District Police Departments were detained, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigation, it was revealed that an investigator from the Nariman village police station, Captain of Police "O.G.O.", extorted 3,000 US dollars from a citizen "K.u.O.". This

26.01.2026, 14:44
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The GKNB detained investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan ROVDs

On January 26, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan district departments of internal affairs (DIA) on suspicion of extortion. According to the investigation, one of the detainees, investigator O.G.O., a police captain from the Nariman district DIA of Kara-Suu, attempted to extort $3000 from a local resident. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the investigator already had a refusal

26.01.2026, 14:14
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A man was beaten in Bishkek. One of the attackers had a knife.

The incident occurred on January 25 at around 4:00 PM on Bakayev Street, where a group of men was beating a young man. The victim, whose hands were tied, was loudly calling for help. One of the attackers was armed with a knife. Witnesses of the incident immediately called the police, who later detained all participants and brought them to the station.

26.01.2026, 14:14
Two Investigators Suspected of Extortion Detained in Osh Region
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Two Investigators Suspected of Extortion Detained in Osh Region

Two investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts have been detained in the Osh region on suspicion of corrupt activities. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided information, the detention was the result of operational-search activities aimed at combating extortion in law enforcement agencies.

26.01.2026, 14:09
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In Chuy Region, a Suspect in Seizing Someone Else's Land Plot Detained

On January 26, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a woman suspected of illegally seizing a land plot. On January 16, a resident of the village of Kozhomkula contacted law enforcement. She stated that construction work had begun on her agricultural land plot of 3 hectares, located in contour No. 295, being carried out without permission and in violation of the intended use of the land.

26.01.2026, 13:28
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A girl was stabbed in a hotel in Bishkek. Her boyfriend has been detained.

A tragic incident occurred in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek: a girl was stabbed in one of the hotels on Kuliev Street and died at the scene. This was reported by the local police. Information about the incident was received by law enforcement agencies on January 26 at around 09:00. Police officers arrived at the scene.

26.01.2026, 13:04
In Chuy Region, a suspect in the illegal seizure of someone else's land has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in the illegal seizure of someone else's land has been detained

On January 16, 2026, a resident of the village of Kozhomkul, B.D., born in 1986, approached the Sokuluk District Department of Internal Affairs with a complaint about the actions of unknown individuals who illegally seized his agricultural land plot. The plot is located in the Sokuluk District, in an area previously known as the village of Voenno-Antonovka, in contour No. 295, and has an area of 3 hectares. The information about the incident was disseminated by the press service of the Main

26.01.2026, 12:56
In a Bishkek hotel, a guy stabbed a girl.
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In a Bishkek hotel, a guy stabbed a girl.

In Bishkek, according to the capital's police, a tragedy occurred in one of the hotels. Today, January 26, at around 09:00, law enforcement received a report that a man had stabbed a girl, and she died at the scene. It has been established that there was a romantic relationship between D. M. and R. E., and the day before the incident, they had been drinking alcohol together. During a conflict between them, a quarrel ensued, during which the girl stabbed the guy in the arm, to which he

26.01.2026, 12:51
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11 people shot at a football match in Mexico

On January 26, the newspaper Jornada reported on a tragedy that occurred during an amateur football match in Salamanca. Gunshots were heard at the city stadium "Campos de las Cabañas" as two cars approached. Four unknown individuals emerged from the vehicles and began shooting at players and spectators. The attack lasted several minutes, and the gunfire was so loud that it could be heard from 15 kilometers away from the scene. After the incident, the perpetrators fled.

26.01.2026, 12:35
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov accused of domestic violence
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Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov accused of domestic violence

Asel Azamatova, an active social media user, reached out to the public for help, claiming to be the ex-wife of Eldar Suimanov — a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. In her appeal, she spoke about repeated violence from the parliamentarian. According to Azamatova, the situation became critical when her ex-husband took office as a deputy in early 2022. She described her suffering and experiences, noting that during the summer months of 2022, after one of the beatings, she required hospitalization.

26.01.2026, 12:34
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In Suusamyr, a cargo truck burned down, two people died

As a result of the fire that occurred in Suusamyr, two people died. This was reported by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The incident took place on January 25, 2026, around 11:35, when the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district received information about a fire involving a large cargo truck on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway.

26.01.2026, 12:17
In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained

On December 20, 2025, a citizen S.M. appealed to the Sokuluk District Department of Internal Affairs, requesting measures to be taken against an unknown individual who identified himself as A. According to him, on November 2, 2025, this person gained his trust and purchased a cow for 102,500 soms, but has not yet made the payment. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region reported this incident. According to available information, after the transaction, the

26.01.2026, 12:14
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A Man Believed the Promises and Sold His Cow, but He Was Deceived and Not Paid for the Livestock

Information about the detention of a suspect in fraud was received from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region on January 26 On December 20, 2025, a farmer approached the Sokuluk District Police Department, reporting suspicious behavior from an acquaintance. According to him, on November 2, he sold a cow worth 102,500 soms, trusting promises of subsequent payment. However, after the transaction, the acquaintance stopped communicating and turned off his

26.01.2026, 12:13
Accident involving an oil tanker and two victims. The police revealed the details.
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Accident involving an oil tanker and two victims. The police revealed the details.

In the Chuy region, the internal affairs department provided information about a tragic road incident in Suusamyr, where a fuel truck overturned and two people died. On January 25, 2026, at approximately 11:35, the duty station of the Jayil district police received a signal from the 112 service about a fire in a large cargo vehicle on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh highway.

26.01.2026, 12:12
A girl was stabbed in the hotel on Kuliev Street
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A girl was stabbed in the hotel on Kuliev Street

She died from a neck injury In Bishkek, at a hotel on Kuliev Street, a murder occurred. Information about this was received from the city's Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to law enforcement agencies, a signal about the incident was received today at 09:01. An investigative operational group and management arrived at the scene. It was established that a conflict arose between citizens D.M. and R.E., who were in a romantic relationship, after consuming alcoholic beverages.

26.01.2026, 12:09
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In Bishkek, a girl was killed in a hotel on Kuliyev Street. Her boyfriend has been detained.

According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, a suspect in the murder has been detained. A report of the crime was received at 09:01 on January 26 at the number 102, informing that a girl had been killed in a hotel on Kuliev Street. An investigative group from the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs arrived at the scene, which established that the room had been booked by a young couple. That day, they were having a feast that ended tragically:

26.01.2026, 11:49
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Missing 16-Year-Old Sezim Budanova Found in Bishkek

Sezim Budanova, a 16-year-old resident of Tokmok, was found in Bishkek, as reported on January 26 by her grandmother Guzyal Sabirova to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". The girl went missing on January 17 when she left for the store and did not return. It is important to note that Sezim left her phone at home, which allowed her relatives to find out that before leaving, she had called a taxi.

26.01.2026, 11:44
In a Bishkek hotel, a young man killed a girl with a knife wound to the neck.
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In a Bishkek hotel, a young man killed a girl with a knife wound to the neck.

A tragic incident occurred in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek: a guy killed a girl in a hotel on Kuliev Street, as reported by the city’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate. It has been established that on January 26, 2026, at 09:01, a call was received at the duty station reporting that a man had stabbed a girl in one of the hotels at the specified address, and she died at the scene.

26.01.2026, 11:43
In Bishkek, a girl died from a stab wound, the suspect has been detained
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In Bishkek, a girl died from a stab wound, the suspect has been detained

A tragedy occurred in Bishkek: a girl died from a stab wound, as reported by the press service of the capital's police department. The incident happened on January 26, 2026, around 9:01 AM. A call was received by service 102 reporting that a man had stabbed a girl in a private hotel on Kuliev Street, and she died at the scene.

26.01.2026, 11:34
On the Bishkek–Osh Highway, a truck loaded with gasoline caught fire. The driver and passenger died.
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On the Bishkek–Osh Highway, a truck loaded with gasoline caught fire. The driver and passenger died.

On January 25, 2026, an accident occurred on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh highway: a large truck transporting fuel and lubricants overturned and caught fire. According to the press service of the Chui Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, as a result of this incident, the driver and his passenger died on the spot. A signal about the fire was received by the duty unit of the Jayil District Internal Affairs Department around 11:35 from the 112 service. An investigative operational

26.01.2026, 11:34
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Former MPs Shailoobek Atazov and Kubanychbek Kadyrov have been placed under house arrest.

On January 24, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek made a decision to change the preventive measures for detained politicians and activists. On January 26, the court's press service informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" that the court granted the request of the senior investigator of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Investigative Service and allowed the transfer to house arrest until March 17:

26.01.2026, 11:27
12-year-old teenager who went missing in Bishkek found alive and well
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12-year-old teenager who went missing in Bishkek found alive and well

The teenager has been returned to his family 12-year-old Daniil Arymbaev, who went missing, has been found in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. Recently, his aunt contacted law enforcement, reporting that the boy had disappeared after getting off at a bus stop located at the intersection of Jibek Jolu and Isanova streets. Police officers found the teenager and, after conducting a preventive conversation, handed him over to his

26.01.2026, 11:04
Illegal Construction of an Asphalt Concrete Plant Discovered in Talas
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Illegal Construction of an Asphalt Concrete Plant Discovered in Talas

The construction of an asphalt concrete plant was recorded in the Talas region, which was carried out without being entered into the construction registry. As a result of the inspection, the company was fined 200,000 soms. Inspectors working in the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control found the plant on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district. The degree of readiness of the facility was about 70 percent, and it had

26.01.2026, 10:47
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Ferry with 350 Passengers Sinks Off the Coast of the Philippines, 15 Confirmed Dead

The cargo-passenger vessel M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, which was heading from Zamboanga to Holo Island, sank off the coast of the Philippines. Initial reports indicate that the cause of the tragedy was technical malfunctions. This was reported by Interfax. The ferry, which had more than 350 people on board, capsized on the night from Sunday to Monday near the southern island. According to authorities, at least 316 passengers were rescued, but 15 people have been declared dead. More than 100 people

26.01.2026, 10:45
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12-Year-Old Daniel Arymbaev Found

The press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported on January 26 that the missing Daniel Arymbaev, born in 2013, has been found in Bishkek. The boy disappeared on January 25. He left the bus stop at Zhibek Zholu—Isanova around 12:30 and did not make contact afterward.

26.01.2026, 10:13
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Caught for drunk driving, he posed as an inspector of the Traffic Police of Chuy Region.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver who was in a state of alcohol intoxication was caught attempting to impersonate an inspector from the Traffic Police of the Chui region. This was reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary," citing information from the "Safari" movement. Patrol officers stopped a suspicious vehicle, and upon checking the documents, they suspected that the driver was drunk. According to eyewitnesses, the man immediately began to

26.01.2026, 10:03
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver initiated a half-hour chase

An incident involving a drunk driver occurred in Bishkek, where he ignored police demands to stop, leading to a lengthy chase. This became known on January 26 thanks to information provided by the inspector of the press service of the Traffic Police, Nadirbek Jusupov. According to Jusupov, around 02:00 on January 25, at the intersection of Southern Highway and Zhukeev-Pudovkin streets, Traffic Police officers attempted to stop a Lexus LX 570 for a document check. However, the driver did not

26.01.2026, 09:54
An earthquake occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan

At 03:54 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Institute of Seismology. The strongest tremors were felt in the villages of Alga-Bas and Kabylan-Kol, where the intensity reached up to 3.5 on the scale. Residents of the villages of Laglan, Toguz-Bulak, and Teeke in the Kara-Suu district also reported ground shaking of up to 3 points.

26.01.2026, 09:45
A 12-Year-Old Boy Went Missing in Bishkek
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A 12-Year-Old Boy Went Missing in Bishkek

The boy disappeared after getting off the bus In Bishkek, a report has been made about the disappearance of a 12-year-old boy. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district. On January 25, a woman named K.G. contacted the police, stating that her nephew, Daniel Arymbaev, born in 2013, went missing after getting off at a public transport stop at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30 PM. The case of the boy's

26.01.2026, 09:35
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An earthquake was recorded in Kyrgyzstan last night

On the night of January 26, an earthquake with a magnitude of about four occurred in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The tremors were recorded at 3:54 AM.

26.01.2026, 09:17
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UPS: Don't resolve conflicts on the road — call 102

Recently, there have been instances of misunderstandings and conflicts between drivers on the roads, as reported by the inspector of the press service of the Traffic Police, Nadyrbek Jusupov. He emphasized that such incidents can lead to road traffic accidents, injuries, and serious consequences.

26.01.2026, 09:15
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On the Bishkek - Osh Highway, an oil tanker caught fire. Two people died.

In the Chuy region, on the 140th kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh highway, a tragic incident occurred. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fuel tanker caught fire. Reports of the fire were received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and at 11:36, firefighters from Fire and Rescue Unit No. 22 in the Jayil district were dispatched to the scene.

25.01.2026, 19:59
Attention! Missing Minor Daniel Arymbaev
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Attention! Missing Minor Daniel Arymbaev

In the Sverdlovsk district, local police are searching for the minor Daniel Arymbaev. A report was received by law enforcement from a citizen, K.G., who is asking for help in locating her nephew, born in 2013. Daniel exited public transport around 12:30 at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street, after which his whereabouts became unknown.

25.01.2026, 19:27
In Bishkek, a 12-year-old teenager is wanted.
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In Bishkek, a 12-year-old teenager is wanted.

A 12-year-old boy named Arymbaev Daniil is actively being searched for by the Sverdlovsk District Police in Bishkek. According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, on January 25, 2026, a citizen identified as K.G. filed a report with the local police, asking for help in locating her nephew, who was born in 2013. According to the investigation, the teenager left home around 12:30 on the day of the report when he got off at a public transport stop at the intersection of Jibek

25.01.2026, 19:24
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In Bishkek, they are searching for 12-year-old Daniel.

In Bishkek, employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department are actively searching for the missing minor, Arymbaev Daniil. The signal about his disappearance was received by the police on January 25 from a citizen named K.G., who requested assistance in locating her nephew, born in 2013. Daniil exited at a public transport stop located at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30, after which his further whereabouts became unknown.

25.01.2026, 17:52
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In Bishkek, a Lexus driver attempted to escape from a drug rehabilitation center

At midnight on January 24, in Bishkek, employees of the Traffic Police stopped a Lexus 570. During the inspection, signs of alcohol intoxication were found in the driver, including a characteristic smell and unsteady vehicle control. For further examination, he was taken to a narcological center, where the fact of alcohol consumption was confirmed.

25.01.2026, 17:29
New Pandemic? A Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Recorded in India
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New Pandemic? A Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Recorded in India

In India, an outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus has been registered, raising serious concerns. According to The Economic Times, the WHO warns of the risk of a new pandemic due to this disease. Cases of infection have been identified in the state of West Bengal, near Kolkata. Currently, five cases have been recorded, three of which occurred this week. Among the infected are a doctor, a nurse, and another medical worker.

25.01.2026, 16:17
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Three Girls Detained in Bishkek for Fight at Entertainment Venue

Information about a fight involving three strangers was reported to the police on the night of January 24 at around 01:00. The message was recorded in the log of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, as a result of public order violations, three girls were brought to the department: A. B., born in 1996, O. A., born in 2003, and M. M., born in 2005. Administrative measures were taken against them under Article 126

25.01.2026, 15:52
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Two people died in a fuel truck fire on the Bishkek-Osh highway

On January 25, 2026, an incident occurred involving a vehicle transporting fuel and lubricants on the 140th kilometer of the Bishkek—Osh highway in the Jayil district of the Chui region. At 11:36, a team from Fire Station No. 22 of the Jayil district was dispatched to combat the fire.

25.01.2026, 14:59
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Two People Killed in Fire of Oil Tanker on Bishkek–Osh Highway

A tragic incident occurred today in the Chui region on the Bishkek–Osh highway, involving a fire in a fuel tanker. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out at the 140th kilometer of the road in the Jayil district, where a vehicle transporting petroleum products caught fire.

25.01.2026, 14:41