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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
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A Huge Piece of the Ismoil Somoni Glacier Broke Off in Tajikistan

On October 25, around 11:00, a large section of the Ismoil Somoni glacier broke off in the vicinity of the village of Safedobi, located in the Tajikabad district. This information was provided by the Asia-Plus agency, citing data from the Committee for Emergency Situations (CES) of Tajikistan. According to the information, the calved ice mass was about 2 kilometers long, 25 meters high, and up to 200 meters wide, sliding down the gorge. By 14:00, the situation had stabilized, and no threats to

28.10.2025, 14:15
In Orlovka, a drunk driver caused an accident and hit a police officer
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In Orlovka, a drunk driver caused an accident and hit a police officer

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, the incident occurred when a mobile group of the Traffic Police stopped the specified vehicle during patrol. As a result of the inspection, it was established that the driver was 36-year-old Z.A., who was in a state of alcohol intoxication.

28.10.2025, 13:37
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Near Kant, a guy was beaten up. The suspect was placed under house arrest.

As reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, a suspect in a case of causing harm to health was detained on October 28. Information about a 26-year-old resident of Kant, who became a victim of assault, was received by the police from a medical institution in the Issyk-Ata district on October 20. The young man was hospitalized with a diagnosis of: concussion, contused wound, and closed fracture of the lower jaw.

28.10.2025, 13:13
Deadly fall from the balcony. Court has arrested two foreigners.
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Deadly fall from the balcony. Court has arrested two foreigners.

In Bishkek, the Sverdlov District Court made a decision to detain two foreign nationals who are suspected of being involved in the tragedy related to the fall of a 37-year-old woman from the balcony of a residential building. This information was provided by the court's press service.

28.10.2025, 12:43
Deadly Fall from Balcony. Court Issues Verdict
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Deadly Fall from Balcony. Court Issues Verdict

On October 25, 2025, the investigating judge of the Sverdlovsk District Court of Bishkek granted the request of the investigator of the Investigation Service to impose a preventive measure in the form of arrest on citizens V.Yu. and V.T. This was reported by the press service of the agency.

28.10.2025, 12:39
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Since 2017, 97 online drug stores have been shut down

The head of the Republican Center, Marseille Dootaliev, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" on October 28 that since 2017, 129 online stores selling synthetic drugs have been identified. Of these, 97 have been shut down.

28.10.2025, 12:24
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Major fire at the former oil refinery in Batken extinguished

A fire occurred in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region on the territory of a former oil refinery, which was successfully extinguished. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). It became known that the fire was completely extinguished by 12:29. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

28.10.2025, 12:12
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Drunk Driver Hits Traffic Inspector While Fleeing from Pursuit

According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from the Traffic Safety Administration (UOBDD), the incident occurred on October 28 in Orlovka, Kemin District. Inspectors stopped a "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" minibus, driven by 34-year-old Z. A. Zh., who was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was sent to the impound lot, but despite this, the driver got back behind the wheel and attempted to flee from the inspectors, resulting in him hitting one of them.

28.10.2025, 11:40
In the Kadamjay District, an oil refinery is on fire
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In the Kadamjay District, an oil refinery is on fire

Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations In the Batken region, in the village of Burgondu, a fire broke out at an oil refinery. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the alarm about the fire was received at 9:47. Four fire brigades were dispatched to the scene.

28.10.2025, 11:24
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The guy was brutally beaten, while the attackers were released (warning, photo, video)

Chyngyz S. from Kant contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a complaint about the inaction of law enforcement agencies. He reported that he was brutally beaten and sustained serious injuries. "They broke my jaw in three places, knocked out my teeth, and tore my lip, which required nine stitches," he said. According to him, one of the attackers was released, while the other two, as Chyngyz claims, are trying to evade criminal responsibility.

28.10.2025, 11:18
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In Kyrgyzstan, the operation of media portals Temirov Live, "Kloop Media," and "Ait Ait Dese" has been banned.

On October 27, the Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek granted the prosecutor's request, recognizing the materials of the media projects "Temirov Live," "Kloop.kg," and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist. The actions of T.B.M. and T.R.R. were also banned. According to a statement from the Bishkek City Court, the use of resources and pages of the mentioned media projects on the internet, related to T.B.M. and T.R.R. (both legal entities and other organizations), was

28.10.2025, 10:51
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The SNB reported when the first drug store was discovered in Kyrgyzstan

At the press conference held on October 28, Marcel Dootaliev, the head of the department, reported that the first online store selling synthetic drugs was discovered in Kyrgyzstan in 2017. He also noted that synthetic drugs were first recorded in the country in 2016, when only 0.016 grams of these substances were found, and by the following year, the first online store trading in them was shut down.

28.10.2025, 10:36
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In Kyrgyzstan, 17 fires were registered in one day

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 17 fires were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past day, for which 19 fire brigades were mobilized. The data was received on October 28. Of the total number of fires, 7 occurred in the Chuy region, 5 in the Jalal-Abad region, 2 in Bishkek, and one case each in the Issyk-Kul, Naryn, and Batken regions.

28.10.2025, 10:13
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An earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan last night

Last night, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was recorded in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The tremors occurred on October 28 at 2:05 AM. The epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 18 kilometers northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu, as well as 19 kilometers from Kara-Kabak and 35 kilometers northeast of Daroot-Korgon.

28.10.2025, 05:48