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In Bishkek, a drunk driver refused to undergo testing

On the night of January 24, around 01:00, officers from the Patrol Service of the Police stopped a Lexus 570 vehicle. According to the Patrol Service, the driver exhibited clear signs of alcohol intoxication, such as a characteristic smell of alcohol and questionable behavior while driving. As a result, he was directed to a narcological center for a medical examination. At the narcological center, the fact of alcohol consumption was confirmed. However, before the examination began, the driver

25.01.2026, 12:38
In Minneapolis, a person was shot again during a raid on illegal migrants.
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In Minneapolis, a person was shot again during a raid on illegal migrants.

In Minneapolis (USA), a 51-year-old man became a victim of gunfire when agents from the Federal Immigration Service (ICE) opened fire. According to Fox News, the incident occurred during a shootout involving an ICE agent. This is already the second case in which a government official has caused the death of a civilian.

25.01.2026, 12:31
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Two Earthquakes Felt by Kyrgyzstanis the Day Before

Yesterday, the residents of Kyrgyzstan witnessed two earthquakes. According to the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, the first tremor, with a magnitude of about 3 points, was recorded on January 24 at 1:32 AM. The second earthquake, which was more powerful at 3.5 points, occurred at 5:07 AM on the territory of neighboring Tajikistan. The epicenter of the first earthquake was located two kilometers northeast of the village of Terek-Suu and four

25.01.2026, 08:15
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The Smell of Alcohol, an Attempt to Escape, and a Tow Lot. A Night Ride in a Lexus 570

On the night of January 24, around 1:00 AM, police officers stopped a Lexus 570. The driver exhibited clear signs of alcohol intoxication, which led to him being directed for a medical examination, reports the press service of the Bishkek Patrol Police Department. The patrol noticed the driver's suspicious behavior, which was the basis for directing him to the Narcology Center for the necessary procedures.

24.01.2026, 21:34
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In the city of Osh, a man who beat his wife has been placed in a temporary detention facility for 48 hours.

In the night leading to today, an incident occurred in the city of Osh, as a result of which a man was placed in a temporary isolation cell for 48 hours. This was reported by the press service of the internal affairs department of the southern capital 24.kg. According to the provided information, a criminal case has been initiated against the suspect under Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning beatings and torture. The detainee is in the temporary isolation

24.01.2026, 21:22
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In Tokmok, 16-year-old Sezim Budanova has gone missing. On January 17, she left for the store, leaving her mobile phone at home.

The disappearance of Sezim Musaevna Budanova, born in 2009, became known thanks to her grandmother, Guzal Sabirova, who contacted the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". According to the grandmother, Sezim lives in Tokmok. The time she left for the store was recorded at approximately 11:45 on January 17, after which she did not return. It is worth noting that the girl left her mobile phone at home.

24.01.2026, 19:57
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In Bishkek, a Lexus driver was detained while trying to escape from a drug rehabilitation center.

In Bishkek, a driver of a Lexus 570 was detained after attempting to leave a drug rehabilitation center, as reported by the press service of the capital's police. Events unfolded on January 24 around 01:00 when law enforcement officers stopped the Lexus 570 for a check. The driver exhibited signs of alcohol intoxication, such as the smell of alcohol and inadequate vehicle control, which led to his being directed to the drug rehabilitation center for examination.

24.01.2026, 19:53
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Social media discusses a dangerous overtaking of a trailer and a truck in the oncoming lane

In the video that is actively being discussed on social media, a dangerous moment is captured when a trailer with loaders moves into the oncoming lane to overtake, despite the presence of a sign prohibiting such maneuvers. Following it is a truck also traveling in the oncoming lane. This incident took place on January 20 on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway. Footage shows that the trucks narrowly avoided colliding with a passenger car that was approaching.

24.01.2026, 18:56
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A Suspect in an Apartment Burglary Detained in Bishkek

According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, employees of the criminal investigation department of the Oktobrskiy district detained a suspect in apartment burglaries. According to the agency, a statement was submitted to the investigative service of the Oktobrskiy district by A. R. He reported that on the night of January 3 to 4, 2026, an unknown person broke a window and illegally entered his house on Maldybaeva Street, stealing a gold ring and wristwatch worth $900. After

24.01.2026, 18:15
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A man was detained in Bishkek for hooliganism in a computer club

On January 18, 2026, in Bishkek, on Baytik Baatyr Street, an incident was reported at a computer club when a video surfaced on social media showing a young man displaying aggression and using foul language. The press service of the Oktobrskiy District Department of Internal Affairs reported that this event has been recorded in the logbook, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.

24.01.2026, 17:33
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In the Toktogul District, a driver fatally hit a man and attempted to flee.

According to the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety, the incident occurred on January 20, 2026, at approximately 07:40. In the Toktogul district, on the 273rd kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway, the body of a man approximately 60 years old was found on the roadside, who is believed to have been hit by a vehicle. After receiving the report of the accident, an investigative operational group was dispatched to the Toktogul District Department of Internal Affairs to gather the necessary

24.01.2026, 17:30
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In Uzgen, a suspect in domestic violence against his wife was detained

A man suspected of domestic violence against his wife has been detained in Uzgen. This information was received from the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 5, 2025, O. A., born in 1978, contacted the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department. She reported that her husband K. A., while in a state of alcohol intoxication, had a scandal at home and began to beat her.

24.01.2026, 17:19
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In the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, brothels for providing intimate services have been discovered.

As part of a joint raid conducted by the staff of the administration of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek and representatives of the Internal Affairs Department, violations of public order were identified. This information was announced by the press service of the akimat. As a result of the activities, dens offering intimate services and body massage services were discovered. Following the inspection, administrative protocols were drawn up for five women, and explanatory conversations were

24.01.2026, 16:56
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In the Pervomaisky District, brothels for providing intimate services have been discovered

In Bishkek, in the Pervomaisky district, the administration, together with the police department, conducted a raid aimed at identifying violations of public order. This was reported by the press service of the akimat. During the events, establishments offering intimate services and body massage were discovered. Based on the results of the inspection, five administrative protocols were drawn up against women. In addition, preventive conversations were held with them in accordance with the

24.01.2026, 16:28
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Three Women Detained in Bishkek for Disturbing Public Order

Today, around 1:00 AM, the 102 service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received a signal about a fight involving three women. The incident occurred in an entertainment establishment on Kyivskaya Street, according to information from the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department. This case was recorded in the Unified Register of Crimes and Offenses (ERPP). As a result of the investigation, three citizens were brought to the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs

24.01.2026, 16:08
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Bishkek GUVD Detains Suspect in Series of Car Fraud Amounting to $159,000

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, operational officers detained a man suspected of committing a series of large-scale frauds. The incident was recorded on January 15, 2026, when a representative of one of the organizations known as OsOO decided to contact the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate. In his appeal, he pointed out the actions of E. B., who, on January 9, took advantage of the trust of the company's employees under

24.01.2026, 16:00
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Drunk Man Beats His Wife. Police in Osh City Provided Explanations

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh provided clarifications regarding the incident of domestic violence that was recorded in the city. In the city of Osh, a man brutally beat his wife and stabbed her. She is in intensive care. According to the police, around 5 a.m., the Ak-Buura police department received a call from an ambulance stating that a woman named B.G., born in 1999, had been taken to the hospital with injuries.

24.01.2026, 13:22
Court in the UAE sentenced eight citizens of Uzbekistan to life imprisonment
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Court in the UAE sentenced eight citizens of Uzbekistan to life imprisonment

As a result of the court proceedings in the United Arab Emirates, eight citizens of Uzbekistan were sentenced to life imprisonment. Additionally, one of the defendants received a 25-year prison term. This was reported by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Akhror Burkhanov. Photo from the archive

24.01.2026, 12:42
In the city of Osh, a man brutally beat his wife and stabbed her. She is in intensive care.
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In the city of Osh, a man brutally beat his wife and stabbed her. She is in intensive care.

The incident occurred at 4:00 AM in the courtyard of one of the apartment buildings on Salieva Street. According to witnesses, the man, who was in a state of severe intoxication, first brutally beat his wife and then stabbed her in the abdomen. Photos from witnesses According to sources, the victim was urgently taken to intensive care in critical condition. Neighbors reported that the couple has two children.

24.01.2026, 12:35
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A Man Wanted by Kyrgyzstan Detained in Spain

In the city of Alicante, Spain, a 45-year-old citizen has been detained who was on an international wanted list at the request of law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Diario de Alicante. The man is wanted in connection with a case involving bodily harm, and an international arrest warrant has been issued against him. If found guilty, he could face imprisonment for up to five years.

24.01.2026, 11:13
A man missing without a trace is being sought in the Chui region.
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A man missing without a trace is being sought in the Chui region.

In the Issyk-Ata district, local police are searching for Beishenbek Asyrankulov, a man born in 1951, who has gone missing. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 10 at around 13:30, he left his home located at: Kant city, Raza Luksemburg street, house 22, and has not returned since.

24.01.2026, 09:45
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Citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic sentenced to 3.3 years for illegal export of weapons from the USA to Russia

A trial was held in Brooklyn for a citizen of Kyrgyzstan named S.J., who was sentenced to 3.3 years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy aimed at the illegal export of American-made weapons. This decision was announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. Under the guidance of District Judge Hector Gonzalez, it was established that the defendant was exporting firearms and ammunition from the United States to Russia via Kyrgyzstan, with a total value exceeding $1.5 million.

24.01.2026, 09:37
The Prosecutor's Office Returned 197 Hectares of Illegally Privatized Land to the State
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The Prosecutor's Office Returned 197 Hectares of Illegally Privatized Land to the State

In the Ton district, the prosecutor's office identified serious violations in the distribution of land designated for agriculture. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, as a result of the conducted inspection, it was revealed that plots with a total area of 196.83 hectares were transferred into private ownership of the Ulahol, Ak-Terek, Mambetov, and previously Ton (now Kun-Chygysh) rural administrations in 2007-2008 without legal grounds.

23.01.2026, 18:11
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The preliminary cause of the fire in the nursing home in Bishkek has been named

According to preliminary data, the cause of the fire that occurred in a nursing home in Bishkek was a short circuit. This information was announced by a representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on social issues. A forensic medical examination is currently being conducted, and a final conclusion is expected.

23.01.2026, 16:56
A fatal accident occurred on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway
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A fatal accident occurred on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway

In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway, an accident occurred on January 23. The driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control and crashed into a tree. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, one woman died as a result of the incident. Two women and a girl were also injured. Three rescuers from the 4th brigade of the emergency medical service

23.01.2026, 16:33
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations named a possible cause of the fire in the SEZ "Bishkek"

At the meeting of the commission on social issues of the Bishkek City Council, which took place on January 23, an official representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the cause of the fire could have been the use of a heater. According to him, "the room where the victim was located had no heating. Most likely, he turned on the heater to avoid freezing in the severe cold. Everything points to this version. Currently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is continuing

23.01.2026, 15:46
Illegal tobacco products worth over 700,000 soms discovered at the market in Manas
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Illegal tobacco products worth over 700,000 soms discovered at the market in Manas

During a raid conducted by the employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, illegal tobacco products were discovered in Manas. This information was received from the press service of the agency. At the central market of Manas, in one of the hidden premises, 6,012 packs of cigarettes were found. The preliminary assessment of the seized goods amounted to 721,440 soms.

23.01.2026, 15:28
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The State Agency for Data Protection announced the distribution of false messages in its name

The state agency responsible for personal data protection has reported instances of false messages being sent in their name. Malefactors are using messengers such as WhatsApp to impersonate the agency's leaders and employees. In an official statement, the agency emphasized that these messages have no relation to its activities. Their distribution is carried out by third parties with the aim of committing fraud.

23.01.2026, 15:28
Smuggled cigarettes worth 721 thousand soms seized in Manas
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Smuggled cigarettes worth 721 thousand soms seized in Manas

In Manas, 6,012 packs of cigarettes were seized, with a total value of 721,440 soms. This information was published by the State Tax Service. The cigarettes were discovered during a raid at the central market, and they did not have excise stamps or the necessary accompanying documents.

23.01.2026, 14:45
In the village of Vostok, a car with marijuana was stopped
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In the village of Vostok, a car with marijuana was stopped

2 kg 14 grams of narcotic substance were found in the car In the village of Vostok, police officers stopped a vehicle that contained a significant amount of drugs. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. Operational information about the suspicious activities of citizen A.A. was received by the police. According to the data, he was engaged in the illegal drug trade at the corner of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Kalinin Street. As a result of

23.01.2026, 14:14
Bodies of a young man and a schoolgirl in a burned car: police have opened a case under the article "Murder"
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Bodies of a young man and a schoolgirl in a burned car: police have opened a case under the article "Murder"

An automobile was found on the outskirts of the village of Spartak. The Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region reported the initiation of a criminal case regarding the murder in connection with the incident that occurred on the outskirts of the village of Spartak. This step, according to police representatives, will ensure a more thorough investigation of what happened. On January 20, a burned silver Volkswagen Golf-3 station wagon was discovered at the specified location, inside of

23.01.2026, 13:10
More than two kilograms of marijuana seized in Bishkek
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More than two kilograms of marijuana seized in Bishkek

In the Sverdlovsk district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, facts of illegal storage of drugs in significant volumes have been identified. This was reported by the city’s internal affairs department. Operational services received information that in the area where Jibek Jolu Avenue intersects with Kalinin Street, a certain citizen is engaged in the collection, storage, and distribution of narcotic substances.

23.01.2026, 12:22
The bodies of a boy and a girl were found in a burned car. A case has been opened under the article "Murder."
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The bodies of a boy and a girl were found in a burned car. A case has been opened under the article "Murder."

A criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region in connection with a tragic incident that occurred as a result of a fire. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region, on January 20, 2026, at 09:53, a report was received at the Moscow District Internal Affairs Department about a burned Volkswagen Golf-3 station wagon of silver color. The vehicle was found on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, near a lake. Inside the vehicle,

23.01.2026, 11:37
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On the Bishkek - Osh highway, a driver fatally hit a pedestrian and attempted to flee

A tragic incident occurred in the Toktogul district: a driver who hit a pedestrian fled the scene, loading his car onto a tow truck. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 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.

23.01.2026, 11:33
In a car accident on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway, a woman died and three were injured.
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In a car accident on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway, a woman died and three were injured.

A serious road accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway. The information about the incident was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary data, the driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control of the vehicle, which led to it leaving the road and colliding with a tree. As a result of this tragedy, a woman died, while two other women and a minor girl sustained various injuries.

23.01.2026, 11:04
In the capital, a suspect has been detained for defrauding a resident of Bishkek out of 523,000 soms.
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In the capital, a suspect has been detained for defrauding a resident of Bishkek out of 523,000 soms.

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, a local resident M.N. reported to the police in Bishkek on January 14, 2026. She stated that she became a victim of fraudsters who, using the account bella_gadane.kg on Instagram, gained her trust by promising to "open a path." As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via a mobile application, after which the criminals blocked her and ceased communication.

23.01.2026, 11:03
In Osh, a district inspector was detained for extorting from foreigners.
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In Osh, a district inspector was detained for extorting from foreigners.

Lieutenant of the police U.O.Sh. was detained while receiving a bribe. According to law enforcement agencies, he systematically pressured foreign citizens working in Osh, demanding regular payments from them. Knowing that these individuals lacked the necessary permits, the inspector extorted amounts ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms under the threat of fines and deportation in case of refusal. After the investigative activities were completed, in accordance with Articles 96 and 97 of the

23.01.2026, 11:01
The akim of the Bakai-Ata district has been detained in the Talas region.
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The akim of the Bakai-Ata district has been detained in the Talas region.

The akim of the Bakai-Ata district, citizen A.B.M., as well as the director of the forestry of the Talas region, citizen A.N.Dzh., and several other officials were detained in the Talas region. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. According to the instructions from the GKNB leadership, during the work to uncover corruption schemes in local government bodies, serious violations of legislation were found on the part of the akim

23.01.2026, 10:58
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District officer detained on suspicion of extortion for "protection" of foreigners (photo, video)

According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, on January 21, GKNB employees, in cooperation with internal investigations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, detained the district inspector of GOM-3 of the Osh City Police Department, Lieutenant U. O. Sh., caught in the act while receiving money. The detainee, aware that foreigners do not have the necessary documents to work, extorted from them between 5,000 to 20,000 soms

23.01.2026, 10:54
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A woman died in a car accident in the Chuy region.

A traffic accident occurred in the Issyk-Ata district, resulting in the death of a woman. According to preliminary data, the driver of a "Hyundai Solaris" lost control of the vehicle, leading to a collision with a tree.

23.01.2026, 10:39
In Talas Region, the Akim and the Director of the Forestry Department were detained
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In Talas Region, the Akim and the Director of the Forestry Department were detained

Officials created a corruption scheme by illegally providing lands from the forest fund In the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., and the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Dzh., as well as several other public officials, were detained. This information was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). As a result of the conducted investigation, the agency's employees identified serious violations of legislation by akim A.B.M.,

23.01.2026, 10:39