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Explosive Devices Not Found in Five Schools of Bishkek
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Explosive Devices Not Found in Five Schools of Bishkek

Today in Bishkek, around 11:08, a report was received by the "102" service about the presence of suspected explosive devices in several schools, which was sent via the Telegram messenger. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the schools in question are No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private Kings International School. In connection with this situation, relevant materials were registered in the district departments, and preliminary investigations began.

15.12.2025, 16:03
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"We earned a living in Russia for 8 years." A family with children is left homeless due to a fire.

Gulzina Olzhobaeva turned to the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a distressing plea for help. She shared that she, along with her three children, has been left homeless after their house burned down, rendering it completely uninhabitable. Currently, in such harsh weather conditions, the family is forced to live in temporary housing that is in extremely poor condition. "Our family spent eight years building this house. All this time we worked in Russia, saving money to create a cozy

15.12.2025, 15:53
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In Bishkek, schools were checked due to reports of "mining" - false alarm

On December 15, 2025, at 11:08, the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a report about the possible presence of explosive devices in several schools in the capital. The information was transmitted via the Telegram messenger, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. Suspected educational institutions included general education schools No. 24, 44, 15, and 10, as well as the private Kings International School. All facts were recorded in the logs

15.12.2025, 15:22
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Three People, Including an Infant, Died in a Car Accident in the Uzgen District

As a result of a traffic accident in the Osh region, which occurred in the Uzgen district, three people died, including a newborn girl. The information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the Regional Road Safety Department. It became known that the collision of two cars took place on December 12 at around 22:20 on the Zhanibek-Kazy route. The driver of the "Kia KZ" was T. M., born in 1991, while the "Daeew Matiz" was driven by T. u. E., born in 1996.

15.12.2025, 15:11
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Freight train with fuel derailed and caught fire in Tajikistan

Near the village of Dakhana in the Javan district of Tajikistan, an incident occurred involving a freight train carrying fuel. According to information provided by the state enterprise "Rohi Ohani Tojikiston" (TJD), the train derailed and caught fire. Preliminary data suggests that the incident was caused by a landslide that damaged the railway track. This led to the train not only derailing but also overturning and catching fire in the process. TJD representatives noted that no one

15.12.2025, 15:02
Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Extinguished
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Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Extinguished

At the 'Aziz' market, located on Gandhi Street in the Pervomaisky district of the capital, a large fire was completely extinguished at 13:50. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the data from the operational duty management of the MES, the area of the fire was approximately 900 square meters. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

15.12.2025, 15:01
Hollywood director and his wife found dead in their home in Los Angeles
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Hollywood director and his wife found dead in their home in Los Angeles

As a result of a tragic incident that shocked Hollywood, Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their home in the prestigious Brentwood area of Los Angeles. This was reported by NBC Los Angeles. The Reiner family lived in a gated community, where access for outsiders is restricted due to high fences and gates. In connection with the murder investigation, their son Nick has come under suspicion, as he began abusing drugs in his teenage years and had been undergoing treatment in

15.12.2025, 14:16
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In five Bishkek schools, the police are searching for bombs

In Bishkek, students were evacuated from five schools, and the areas around them were cordoned off. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Today, December 15, at 11:08, law enforcement agencies received information about a possible terrorist act, received via the Telegram messenger. The mentioned educational institutions — schools No. 24, 44, 15, 10, as well as the private Kings International School — became the target

15.12.2025, 14:09
In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in the case of mass riots
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In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in the case of mass riots

A local resident has been detained in Bishkek, suspected of organizing events related to mass riots. Investigative actions were carried out by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), who, during the investigation of the criminal case, discovered that some citizens were holding meetings and expressing dissatisfaction with the current state policy, using agitation to plan disturbances. The suspect turned out to be J.M., born in 1971. Following a court sanction, searches were

15.12.2025, 13:34
Terrorist Attack in Sydney. The Attackers on People at the Beach Were Father and Son
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Terrorist Attack in Sydney. The Attackers on People at the Beach Were Father and Son

A tragic incident occurred in Sydney when a father and son opened fire on beachgoers. According to Australian police, the 50-year-old shooter was neutralized at the scene, while his son was injured and is currently in critical condition in the hospital. Authorities have classified this incident as a terrorist attack. According to ABC News, citing sources in law enforcement, one of the attackers had previously been investigated for possible connections to ISIS. The investigation is currently

15.12.2025, 12:54
Bombs are being searched for in five schools in Bishkek, students evacuated
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Bombs are being searched for in five schools in Bishkek, students evacuated

Photo from the internet. School No. 24 in Bishkek Today, information emerged about a potential terrorist threat at several educational institutions, including schools No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private Kings International School. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, a call regarding the possible threat was received by service 102 around 11:08. The call mentioned reports received via the Telegram messenger.

15.12.2025, 12:37
In Bishkek, reports of a possible bomb in several schools are being investigated
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In Bishkek, reports of a possible bomb in several schools are being investigated

At 11:08, the "102" service of the Bishkek City Police Department received a message via the Telegram messenger about a possible terrorist act in several schools in the city. The list included educational institutions: No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private school Kings International School. The press service of the Bishkek City Police Department confirmed that all received messages have been registered in the information log of the district internal affairs departments, and preliminary

15.12.2025, 11:51
A man was detained in Bishkek on suspicion of beating his underage daughter
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A man was detained in Bishkek on suspicion of beating his underage daughter

The Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital has begun an investigation into the case of bodily harm inflicted on a minor girl. A resident of the capital, T.B., reported to the police with a statement claiming that her ex-husband harmed their daughter, born in 2009. According to the mother, after the incident, the girl left her father's house.

15.12.2025, 11:39
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Azamat Maripov Sentenced. He Previously Criticized the President's Chief of Staff

Azamat Maripov has been convicted, as reported by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, citing information from the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek. According to the data, on October 6, Judge M. A. M. issued a ruling, finding Maripov guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code, including "Calls for mass riots and violence" and "Public calls for the seizure of power." As a result, he was sentenced to six years in prison.

15.12.2025, 11:33
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In Osh, a car driver fatally hit a schoolboy

A tragic incident occurred in Osh: a driver of a Mercedes-Benz fatally hit a 10th grader. This information was provided by the Patrol Police Department of the southern capital, as reported by Kaktus.media. Information about the incident was received from Osh hospital on December 14 at 11:30 PM. It was established that a 20-year-old driver from the village of Kashkaldak in the Nookat district ran over the teenager on Mamara Street, near a store. Unfortunately, the schoolboy was brought to the

15.12.2025, 11:24
A fire broke out at the market in Bishkek
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A fire broke out at the market in Bishkek

Today, December 15, a fire broke out at the "Aziz" market on Mahatma Gandhi Street in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire started in a container. To combat the fire, six fire crews and an operational group from the central fire service have been deployed.

15.12.2025, 11:14
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In the Moscow Region, Kyrgyzstani nationals were convicted for the purchase and sale of a newborn.

A court in the Shchelkovo district of the Moscow region has issued a verdict in a case involving the illegal sale and purchase of a newborn. A couple from Kyrgyzstan, who worked at a private clinic, as well as the mother who gave birth, have been convicted. The Prosecutor's Office of the Moscow region reported this incident. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that from December 2024 to February 2025, the couple offered a woman, who was in Russia without documents, to sell them

15.12.2025, 11:10
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Girl ran away from home, claiming that her father beat her.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a teenager left her home address. The girl, born in 2009, reported that her father had beaten her. Law enforcement officers detained the man. On December 14, a woman named T. B. approached the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department seeking help regarding her ex-husband. According to her statement, the man had used physical force against their minor daughter, which led to the girl's departure from home.

15.12.2025, 11:08
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Eight units are extinguishing a large fire at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek

A large fire occurred at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek, located on Gandhi Street, with the liquidation efforts being led by Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Ernest Jusupov. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Eight fire brigades are involved in fighting the fire, and efforts to completely extinguish the blaze are currently ongoing. According to preliminary data, the area of the fire is approximately 500 square meters. So

15.12.2025, 11:08
A fire broke out at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek
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A fire broke out at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek

A fire broke out at the 'Aziz' market on Gandi Street in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, the fire started in one of the trading containers. The incident was reported to the emergency services. Six fire brigades, as well as an operational group and headquarters, have been dispatched to the scene to combat the fire. Efforts to extinguish the flames are

15.12.2025, 11:07
A serviceman fatally hit a man in Koy-Tash
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A serviceman fatally hit a man in Koy-Tash

According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Police of the Chui region, the incident occurred in the Alamudun district. Sergeant J. uulu N., born in 2000, lost control of the Toyota Highlander vehicle on Central Street and hit a man who was on the roadside. As a result of the impact, the vehicle also collided with an excavator. Unfortunately, the pedestrian, named K. D., born in 1960, was caught under the wheels of the vehicle and did not survive.

15.12.2025, 10:42
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Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Contained

In Bishkek, at the "Aziz" market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street in the Pervomaisky District, a fire occurred, which was extinguished with the help of eight fire crews. The localization of the fire was completed at 10:16. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, efforts to fully extinguish the blaze are currently ongoing. Preliminary data indicates that the area of damage is approximately 500 square meters. Fortunately, there have been

15.12.2025, 10:28
In Kara-Suu, three people were detained with hundreds of doses of "Tropicamid" for sale
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In Kara-Suu, three people were detained with hundreds of doses of "Tropicamid" for sale

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, police officers detained three men suspected of illegal trafficking in potent substances, reports the press service of the Osh regional internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 12, information was received at the Kara-Suu District Internal Affairs Department that suspicious substances resembling narcotics were being transported in a Hyundai Getz vehicle. Based on this information, a criminal case was initiated

15.12.2025, 10:09
A fire occurred at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek
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A fire occurred at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek

A fire occurred today in the First May district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, at the 'Aziz' market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, six fire crews were involved in extinguishing the fire, as well as a headquarters and an operational group from the Crisis Management Center (CMC). Currently, work is ongoing at the scene to fully extinguish the fire.

15.12.2025, 09:54
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In the village of Aleksandrovka in the Chuy region, a large fire occurred at the market during the night.

In the night leading to today, a significant fire occurred in the village of Aleksandrovka, located in the Chui region, on the territory of the local market. According to preliminary data, the fire broke out at night. Several fire brigades quickly arrived at the scene. Rescuers actively fought the flames, trying to prevent its further spread to neighboring buildings. At the moment, there is no information about any casualties or injuries. The causes of the fire and the assessment of material

15.12.2025, 08:05
Terrorist attack in Sydney: 16 people killed, including a child
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Terrorist attack in Sydney: 16 people killed, including a child

In Sydney, during the celebration of Hanukkah, a tragic incident occurred. Criminals opened fire on those gathered at Bondi Beach. According to information provided by CNN, there were about 1000 people on the beach at the time of the attack. Reports indicate that one of the attackers was shot dead, another was hospitalized, and a third surrendered to the police. This incident is classified as a terrorist attack, and an explosive device was found at the scene.

15.12.2025, 07:27
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A conflict occurred between drivers near the Alamedin Market in Bishkek.

The incident that occurred in Bishkek near the Alamedin market led to a conflict between drivers who could not agree on the traffic situation. This case attracted the attention of social media users due to a widely circulated video. In the footage, a driver of a Toyota car can be seen blocking the passage for other vehicles, after which he exited the car to confront the bus driver.

14.12.2025, 17:39
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a fraud case involving more than 400 thousand dollars has been detained.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a person suspected of large-scale fraud has been detained. This information was provided by the main department of internal affairs of the city. According to law enforcement agencies, a foreign citizen known as I. S. filed an official complaint. He reported that from September to October 2025, N. B., while in Bishkek, managed to gain his trust by promising to organize the delivery of seven cars from China. As a result, I. S. transferred him 404,500 US

14.12.2025, 13:36
Shooting at Brown University in the USA leaves two dead
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Shooting at Brown University in the USA leaves two dead

According to information provided by CNN, a tragic incident occurred at one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S., Brown University, where two people became victims of a shooting. As a result of this incident, which took place during exams at the university, two people died, and eight others sustained serious injuries. The shooting occurred in Providence, Rhode Island.

14.12.2025, 13:01
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Three Women Detained in Bishkek After Cafe Scandal

The incident occurred in the October district of Bishkek, where officers of the patrol and post service of the police discovered violations of order in a café around 02:10. A group of women was behaving aggressively, insulting other guests and law enforcement officers with foul language. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, this event was recorded in the log of the Internal Affairs Department of the October district, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.

14.12.2025, 12:22
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In Bishkek, suspects in a fraud case of nearly $30,000 have been detained.

Two suspects in a fraud case have been detained by police officers. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 15, a citizen identified as S. N. filed a complaint with the district's Internal Affairs Department. He reported that on November 13, in the residential area "Ala-Too" on 23rd Street, two strangers, having gained his trust, deceitfully obtained $29,850 from him under the

13.12.2025, 20:36
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In Sokuluk, a car crashed into the curb: one person died

According to eyewitness reports, at approximately 02:55, an incident occurred in which a Kia K7 car crashed into a curb. It is believed that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel or lost control of the vehicle. Unfortunately, he died at the scene of the accident. Two passengers in the car sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized. An investigation is currently underway to determine all the circumstances and causes of the incident.

13.12.2025, 20:29
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In Osh Region, a suspect has been detained in a series of shop thefts

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on November 10, a resident of the district, A. A., born in 1969, reported to the local police station. He stated that on the night of November 9 to 10, unknown individuals broke into his store located in the rural area of Mirmakhmudov. The intruders stole 5,000 soms in cash, damaged the MBANK terminal, and took the money that was inside it. This incident was recorded, after which a preliminary investigation

13.12.2025, 20:19
In Bishkek, a suspect in a $160,000 fraud has been detained.
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $160,000 fraud has been detained.

According to the employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the October District, the arrest occurred after a citizen, K. E., filed a complaint about fraud against A. A. He stated that from October 2023 to February 2024, the suspect, having gained his trust, deceitfully took possession of the specified amount of money. A suspect in a fraud case amounting to $160,000 has been arrested in Bishkek. In connection with this incident, the investigative service of the Internal Affairs

13.12.2025, 17:56