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Deputy Chief of the Alai District Police Department Dismissed - Reported to Work Drunk

As a result of the internal investigation, the deputy head of the Alai district department of internal affairs, Uranbek Kambarov, was dismissed. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The incident occurred on December 18, 2025, when Kambarov appeared at work in a state of alcohol intoxication, which was verified by a medical examination. Doctors established the fact of "alcohol intoxication (acute intoxication)."

17.01.2026, 13:31
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In Ukraine, at least 163,000 Russian soldiers have died — investigation

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting from February 24, 2022, and up to January 13, 2026, confirmed losses among Russian servicemen amount to at least 163,606 individuals, reports Deutsche Welle. This data was collected by journalists from the Russian service of the BBC and the publication "Mediazona" with the participation of volunteers based on information from open sources. The most vulnerable age group among the deceased is men aged 36-38

17.01.2026, 13:26
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In Kyzyl-Kyya, a driver was detained for fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of the accident.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the incident occurred on January 15, 2026, at around 01:20 on Kulatov Street, opposite the "Altyn-Ordo" restaurant. The driver of a Volkswagen Passat hit a pedestrian and then left the scene, abandoning his vehicle. As a result of operational activities, law enforcement agencies managed to identify the owner of the car. With the help of city surveillance cameras, the suspect was apprehended

17.01.2026, 12:49
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A Wanted Person Detained in Osh Region

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, on January 14, 2026, during operational search activities, employees of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department arrested a wanted individual named A. Zh., born in 2004. After his detention, he was placed in a temporary detention facility. The Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region noted that efforts to identify and apprehend wanted individuals continue.

17.01.2026, 12:44
In Osh, a two-year-old child underwent emergency surgery to remove 17 swallowed magnets
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In Osh, a two-year-old child underwent emergency surgery to remove 17 swallowed magnets

A two-year-old boy was urgently hospitalized at the Osh Regional Children's Clinical Hospital after swallowing 17 magnetic elements intended for toys. This was reported by representatives of the medical institution. According to information from the doctors, the child experienced frequent vomiting for three days. As a result of a visit to a district hospital and subsequent X-ray examination, foreign bodies were discovered, which were located in the intestines in the form of a chain. After

17.01.2026, 12:22
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In the village of Tash-Dobo, a man's body was found. A case has been opened under the article "Murder".

According to information received from law enforcement agencies, at 14:43 on January 15, 2026, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District stating that the body of a 52-year-old man had been discovered in the village of Tash-Dobo. It has been established that the deceased is Sh. A., born in 1973. An investigative operational group immediately went to the scene of the incident. Preliminary investigations revealed that on January 14, around 19:00, Sh. A. was

17.01.2026, 10:41
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A Day in the Life of the Investigative and Operational Group GOM-8

Every day, the investigative-operational group of GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District responds to calls, documenting incidents and collecting evidence. On January 16, the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" spent a day with these officers to get a closer look at their daily activities. The workday began with a briefing led by the head of GOM-8, Alisher Abylov.

17.01.2026, 10:36
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A 29-year-old man has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of murder

Police officers found the body of a man with clear signs of violent death in a new building in Bishkek. According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, a report about the incident was received on January 14, 2026, through the "102" service. The corpse was discovered in a field, and an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene, which confirmed the information about the find. It has been established that the deceased is A. R., born in 1976. A criminal case

17.01.2026, 10:26
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In Bishkek, a teacher who hit a student was fired

A teacher from school No. 87 in Bishkek has been dismissed after hitting a student. This was reported by the city's mayor's office. A commission established to investigate the incident found serious violations of the law and professional ethics standards.

16.01.2026, 20:31
A Blogger in Bishkek Had $2,000 and Belongings Stolen
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A Blogger in Bishkek Had $2,000 and Belongings Stolen

The crime occurred in the park In one of the parks of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, blogger Sabina Duyshenova became a victim of theft amounting to 2000 dollars, as well as personal belongings. She reported this on social media. According to law enforcement agencies, a suspect in the commission of this crime was detained in the Lenin district. According to police data, on January 10, an unknown person broke the glass on the rear door of Duyshenova's car, parked in one of the parks,

16.01.2026, 20:28
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In Bishkek, an ambulance was involved in an accident

On January 16, in the evening, an accident occurred in the very center of Bishkek, involving an ambulance. The information was shared by eyewitnesses who contacted the Call center Kaktus.media. According to them, the incident happened at the corner of Moscow and K. Akiev streets, although they did not witness the moment of the collision.

16.01.2026, 19:15
In Moscow, a girl who fled domestic violence from Ingushetia has been found
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In Moscow, a girl who fled domestic violence from Ingushetia has been found

Photo from the internet In Moscow, police detained 21-year-old Aina Mankieva, a native of Ingushetia, on suspicion of theft. The girl left home in the spring of 2025, leaving all her belongings and documents behind, after years of abuse. Human rights organizations express concern that she may be returned to her family. This was reported by Forbes. In the police, Aina accused her relatives of various forms of violence, including sexualized violence. After interrogation, she was not handed over

16.01.2026, 18:19
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Teacher Beats Student: The Boy's Parents Refused to File a Complaint

In Bishkek, a teacher from school No. 87, K.D., born in 1983, was detained after she hit a student during a lesson. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. A video has surfaced on social media capturing the incident involving the use of force by the educator against the schoolboy.

16.01.2026, 17:56
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An earthquake occurred today in Kyrgyzstan

Today, at 11:23 local time, Kyrgyzstan experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 3, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the seismic activity was located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, 17 kilometers southeast of the village of Aчык-Суу and 124 kilometers southwest of the city of Osh.

16.01.2026, 17:15
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The Defense Ministry contractor is accused of causing the state a loss of 244 million soms.

In Kyrgyzstan, one of the companies supplying the Ministry of Defense has violated the terms of the contract. This became known thanks to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to an audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance, the damage caused to the state amounts to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (about 2.7 million euros). In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated, and the contractor has already

16.01.2026, 17:12
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In Kyrgyzstan, 14 fires were registered in a day

Over the last day, 14 fire incidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan, for the elimination of which 16 fire crews were involved. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on January 15. Of the total number of fires, four occurred in the Osh region, two each in the Naryn, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, two fires were recorded in Bishkek, and one each in the Chui and Issyk-Kul regions.

16.01.2026, 16:56
Corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security uncovered violations in the supply of weapons
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Corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security uncovered violations in the supply of weapons

The GKNB (State Committee for National Security) of Kyrgyzstan has identified cases of contract violations by one of the suppliers, who was supposed to provide the Ministry of Defense with weapons. According to the security service, as a result of an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Finance, damages amounting to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (approximately 2.7 million euros) were established. As part of the initiated criminal case and the investigative actions taken, this amount was

16.01.2026, 16:46
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The supplier company did not fulfill the conditions set by the Ministry of Defense for the supply of weapons worth 2.7 million euros, - GKNB

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported a breach of obligations by one of the supplier companies to the Ministry of Defense under a contract for the supply of weapons. An audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance revealed damage to the state amounting to 244,587,870 soms (equivalent to 2.7 million euros). As a result of the initiated criminal case and the operational measures taken, the company fully compensated for the damage caused.

16.01.2026, 16:44
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In Bishkek, a blogger's car was broken into and a bag with personal documents and $2000 was stolen.

Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the arrest of a suspect in a car theft, according to the press service of the department. A resident of Bishkek, known as D.S., filed a complaint with the Interior Ministry regarding the incident. According to her, on January 10, 2026, in one of the city’s parking lots, an unknown individual broke the rear right window of her car and stole a bag containing personal documents and an amount of $2000.

16.01.2026, 16:41
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Teacher who beat a schoolboy in Bishkek taken to the police

A video has surfaced on social media showing an incident where a teacher uses physical force against a student. This incident occurred in Bishkek. According to the information from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the incident has been registered in the logbook. During the investigation, K.D., born in 1983, was summoned to the department for necessary procedural actions. Currently, necessary examinations are being conducted, and all details of the incident are being established. Based

16.01.2026, 16:39
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The GKNB detained an employee of the Jayil District Department of Internal Affairs.

On January 15, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a police officer on suspicion of extortion of a bribe. As part of a criminal case initiated under Article 343 ("Extortion of a Bribe") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, on January 13, police captain J.A.Z. from the Jayil district was arrested. He was caught red-handed while receiving 150,000 soms during a joint operation with the Internal Investigations Service of

16.01.2026, 16:36
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The Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a previously convicted member of an organized crime group on suspicion of fraud amounting to $25,000.

On January 15, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A man filed a complaint with the police, stating that he had become a victim of fraud by a citizen named Murat. In November 2023, he transferred $25,000, hoping for assistance in resolving a legal dispute, but ultimately found himself deceived.

16.01.2026, 16:34
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Cemetery of Broken Cars in Bishkek. Video

Nursultan Muratbekov, head of the press service of the patrol police, shared a sad story related to several cars. “The reasons, such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, distractions from phones, ignoring seat belts and traffic signs, are not just formal violations. They lead to tragedies, where lives are cut short, children are left orphaned, and families lose their loved ones,” he noted.

16.01.2026, 16:32
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SBNON Summarizes Its Work for 2025: Activities of 116 Criminal Drug Groups Disrupted

On January 15, a meeting was held at the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where the results of the work for the year 2025 were summarized. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieyev. According to information from the Drug Control Service, 21 special operations were conducted last year using the "controlled delivery" method for drugs, including to other countries. As a result, 17 underground drug laboratories were shut down, 5

16.01.2026, 16:28
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A difficult situation in life forced a woman to turn to the police.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a woman decided to turn to the police for support. On January 16, during the day, a signal was received by service 102 from a resident of Bishkek, who reported her difficult life situation. The issues were addressed by the deputy head of the GOM-8 of the First May District Internal Affairs Department, Usön Arapbaev.

16.01.2026, 16:13
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In Bishkek, a bicycle thief was detained near the hypermarket

In Bishkek, officers from the GOM-8 of the First May District Police Department detained a person suspected of thefts. This happened thanks to the prompt actions of the police, who solved the crime on the heels of the incident. A report about the incident was received at 12:00 on January 16 from one of the capital's residents.

16.01.2026, 16:08
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In Bishkek, a woman was detained for the illegal sale of potent medicinal drugs.

In the October district of the capital, activities related to the illegal sale of potent drugs were halted, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek. According to information obtained from operatives, a woman, conditionally designated as "N," was involved in the illegal sale of these medications.

16.01.2026, 16:07
Dangerous "medications" sold from an apartment: a suspect detained in Bishkek
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Dangerous "medications" sold from an apartment: a suspect detained in Bishkek

In the Oktobrskiy district of the capital, police officers conducted an operation during which the illegal circulation of potent medical drugs was halted. The inspection was initiated based on operational information from the Drug Control Service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate regarding a woman identified as N. who was selling prohibited substances in this area. Following the incident, the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy district opened a

16.01.2026, 14:07
A woman has been detained in Bishkek in a case involving the sale of potent drugs.
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A woman has been detained in Bishkek in a case involving the sale of potent drugs.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement officials have detained a woman suspected of illegally selling potent medications. This information was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVD) of the capital. Information regarding the alleged criminal activities of the woman, identified as "N," was forwarded to the Drug Control Service of the GUVD. The investigative department of the Oktobrskiy district registered the case and initiated an investigation.

16.01.2026, 13:47
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In Bishkek, the police are conducting an investigation into the fire at the dormitory

In the morning on Khivinskaya Street in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, a fire occurred in a dormitory, prompting the police to initiate a pre-investigation check. This was reported by the press service of the district's Internal Affairs Department. According to law enforcement, the fire alarm was received at 9:20 on the emergency number 102. Employees of the investigative-operational group arrived at the scene and discovered the body of a young man — a citizen of another country,

16.01.2026, 13:10
In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.
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In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.

An incident occurred in the Alamudun district, where the homeowner, who was drinking alcohol with acquaintances, was beaten and subsequently died. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, on January 15, 2026, at approximately 14:43, a report was received at the Alamudun district police department that the body of a 53-year-old man, known as Sh.A., was found in the village of Tash-Döbö.

16.01.2026, 11:44
Teacher Beats Student in One of the Schools in Bishkek
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Teacher Beats Student in One of the Schools in Bishkek

The incident is being investigated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Internal Affairs In Bishkek, at secondary school No. 87, an incident occurred when a teacher hit a student during his answer at the blackboard. A recording of this event began to spread on social media. The Ministry of Education confirmed that the situation is under the control of the minister, who is personally monitoring the developments. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is also involved in the investigation.

16.01.2026, 11:17
Foreigner dies in fire in Bishkek
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Foreigner dies in fire in Bishkek

A tragic incident occurred in Bishkek: as a result of a fire, one foreign citizen, born in 2004, died, and 38 people were successfully evacuated. This information was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

16.01.2026, 11:14
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A teacher hit a student at school No. 87. The Ministry of Education and the city hall responded.

An incident occurred at school No. 87 when a teacher struck a student in the face while he was at the blackboard. This information was sent to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by readers along with a video recording of the incident. The Ministry of Education responded immediately, launching an investigation into the circumstances of this incident in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Minister of Education took personal interest in this situation.

16.01.2026, 11:14
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a car theft from a parking lot has been detained

In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs detained a man suspected of stealing from a car. This information was disseminated by the press service of the department. A local resident, D.S., filed a report stating that on January 10, she became aware of the theft. In the parking lot of one of the parks in the capital, an unknown individual broke the right rear window of her car and stole a bag containing personal documents and $2000. After the crime, the

16.01.2026, 10:51
17 people were poisoned by shawarma in Bishkek
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17 people were poisoned by shawarma in Bishkek

Of these, 13 people were hospitalized In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a case of poisoning has been registered, affecting 17 people. This information was provided by the Ministry of Health of the republic.

16.01.2026, 10:47