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<b>The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the director of the Eye Microsurgery Hospital, Almazbek Ismankulov</b>

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the detention of Almazbek Ismankulov, who holds the position of director of the "Microsurgery of the Eye" hospital. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against Ismankulov and several high-ranking officials of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, as well as the Ministries of Health and Education. He is suspected of committing corruption offenses under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz

03.11.2025, 19:20
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Almazbek Ismankulov in a $9 million corruption case

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that a criminal case is currently being investigated regarding corrupt practices related to the illegal appropriation of medical equipment supplied to Kyrgyzstan under technical loans from foreign states. Among the main figures in the case are Almazbek Ismankulov, as well as several officials from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Education.

03.11.2025, 19:17
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In Kara-Balta, a man deceived and took possession of 32 bulls worth nearly 2.5 million soms

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, the incident occurred on February 27, when a stranger, introducing himself as A., gained the trust of a 41-year-old resident of Kara-Balta by evaluating 32 bulls at 78,000 soms each. He offered to take the animals on credit, promising to return the money within a week. However, it soon became clear that the fraudster had sold the livestock to third parties, spent the received money, and disappeared.

03.11.2025, 19:03
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In Kara-Suu, a suspect has been detained for theft amounting to over 1.4 million soms

According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, on October 8, a 63-year-old local resident named E. M. reported to the Kara-Suu District Police Department. He stated that on the night of October 5 to 6, an unknown perpetrator secretly stole 195,000 soms in cash and jewelry (including rings, chains, earrings, bracelets, and others) with a total value of 1,211,000 soms from his home. Thus, the total damage amounted to approximately 1,406,000

03.11.2025, 18:41
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In Bishkek, 15-year-old Bilal, a student of a rehabilitation center, has gone missing.

In Bishkek, the search continues for Bilal Musurmankulov, a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing. He is a ward of a rehabilitation center. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a caretaker of the facility located on Kurchatov Street reported to the police that Bilal left the center on November 2 at 07:45. Since then, his whereabouts have not been established.

03.11.2025, 18:20
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21-Year-Old Man Detained for Firing Shots into the Air from a Car

According to information from the press service, a 21-year-old man was detained in Bishkek for firing a shot into the air from an unregistered firearm. The suspect was taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktobrskiy District for further investigation. On October 29 of this year, a citizen named M.N.K., born in 2004, fired a shot into the air while driving a car. This incident became a topic of discussion on social media, which prompted a quick response from the officers of the

03.11.2025, 17:59
Stabbing Attack in England: 11 Injured, One in Critical Condition
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Stabbing Attack in England: 11 Injured, One in Critical Condition

On Saturday evening, an incident involving a knife occurred on a train traveling from Doncaster to London, resulting in 11 people being injured. Unfortunately, one of the victims is in critical condition. One person has been arrested on suspicion of the attack; however, the police stated that there are no grounds to consider this incident a terrorist act, as reported by the BBC.

03.11.2025, 15:55
Poachers with weapons and fish detained in the Issyk-Kul region
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Poachers with weapons and fish detained in the Issyk-Kul region

Information about illegal fishing in the area of the village of Ananyevo was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region on October 31, 2025. According to a statement from the press service of the regional police, two firearms of unknown model were found with the suspected poachers. A forensic investigative group from the police of the village of Ananyevo was dispatched to the scene. During the inspection, 87 fish and two firearms were seized from one of the villagers,

03.11.2025, 14:37
In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of a financial pyramid operating under the brand "SkyWay" has been detained.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of a financial pyramid operating under the brand "SkyWay" has been detained.

In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of a financial pyramid operating under the brand "SkyWay" has been detained, as reported by the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs. Following information received about the activities of the companies "SkyWay" and "Sky World Community," law enforcement began an investigation, as their leaders are suspected of organizing a financial pyramid. According to available information, representatives of these companies actively

03.11.2025, 14:09
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Poachers detained for illegal fishing at Issyk-Kul

On October 31, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region about illegal fishing in the area of the village of Ananyevo. It was also reported that the offenders possessed two units of firearms of unknown origin. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. A response investigative group from the police station located in the village of Ananyevo immediately went to the scene.

03.11.2025, 14:08
A dropper has been detained in the Chuy region
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A dropper has been detained in the Chuy region

On September 9, a statement was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District from a resident of the village of Novonikolaevka, born in 1970, known as B.A. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the woman reported that on the same day, unknown individuals contacted her via the WhatsApp messenger, introducing themselves as employees of government institutions and a bank. The fraudsters deceitfully

03.11.2025, 12:58
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Police pulled a man's body from the BChK in Bishkek

In Bishkek, in the area of the Big Chui Canal, the body of a man was found, whose identity has not yet been established. This information was confirmed by representatives of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. According to law enforcement agencies, the report of the discovery was received on November 1, 2025, at around 09:20. At the time of discovery, the man was presumably between 30 and 35 years old and had Asian facial features. No signs of violent death were found.

03.11.2025, 12:53
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Three Recidivists Detained on Suspicion of Extorting Kyrgyz Citizens in Russia

The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported the detention of K. N. K., S. D. S., and S. B. D., who had previously encountered legal issues, having been prosecuted for serious crimes. The detainees are currently in a pre-trial detention center under the control of the SCNS. If any of the victims of their actions wish to seek assistance, they can do so by calling: 03722 5 60 49, 0995 01 22 10.

03.11.2025, 12:50
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In three days, three earthquakes registered in Kyrgyzstan

From October 31 to November 2, three earthquakes were registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. On November 2 at 18:13 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 (energy class K=7.9) was recorded. The epicenter was located in the Alai Ridge, 15 kilometers northwest of Kashka-Suu, 16 kilometers from Kara-Kabak, and 85 kilometers southwest of Osh. The intensity of the tremors in populated areas reached

03.11.2025, 11:45
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In the first nine months of 2025, 51 people died in industrial accidents in Kyrgyzstan

In the third quarter of this year, there has been an increase in the number of accidents and violations in the workplace in Kyrgyzstan. The Labor Law Enforcement and Supervision Service under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration provided the relevant information. According to their data, 123 accidents were recorded, resulting in 135 injuries, including 51 fatalities. The number of serious injuries decreased from 32 to 21 cases.

03.11.2025, 11:33
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Louvre Robbery. Three out of five suspects released

As reported by Paris prosecutor Laure Becco, the Louvre robbery was carried out by residents of the suburbs. In particular, all four arrested and charged with this crime lived in Saint-Denis, an area known for its troubled environment. This information was provided by Le Parisien. Laure Becco noted that this is not a typical crime for the upper echelons of organized crime, although it poses a serious threat. "This is not a petty, everyday criminal environment, but it is not comparable to

03.11.2025, 11:25
The FSB detained members of an organized crime group extorting money from migrants in Russia
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The FSB detained members of an organized crime group extorting money from migrants in Russia

In accordance with the higher leadership's course of Kyrgyzstan on combating organized crime, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained three members of an organized crime group — K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. These individuals had previously been convicted of serious crimes, according to information from the agency's press service. According to the GKNB, the detainees acted with the support of individuals connected to the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev.

03.11.2025, 11:12
Bandits from the Kamchi Kolbaev Organized Crime Group Extorted Money from Migrants in Russia
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Bandits from the Kamchi Kolbaev Organized Crime Group Extorted Money from Migrants in Russia

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of members of an organized crime group that was engaged in illegal activities on the territory of the Russian Federation. According to the agency's information, as part of the fight against organized crime, SCNS officers detained three citizens: K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. All of them had previously encountered legal issues related to serious crimes.

03.11.2025, 10:46
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The Central State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service reports 84 injured in the school cafeteria. The investigation is ongoing.

Recent information indicates that 84 people, including four educators, were affected by a mass food poisoning incident at the private school "Seitek STEM," located at 1/1 Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to medical data, 79 of the affected individuals sought assistance at the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, where they underwent tests

03.11.2025, 10:39
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In Kyrgyzstan, 12 fires registered in one day

In the last 24 hours, 12 cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, for the elimination of which 14 fire crews were dispatched, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on November 3. Fires were most actively raging in the Jalal-Abad region — three cases, in the Issyk-Kul and Osh regions — two each, as well as in Bishkek and Osh — one each. Additionally, one fire occurred in the Chui, Batken, and Naryn regions.

03.11.2025, 10:27
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Strong earthquake in Afghanistan - 7 dead, about 150 injured

This morning, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck the northern part of the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, located in Afghanistan. According to information provided by Reuters, the death toll stands at least at 7 people, while the number of injured has reached around 150.

03.11.2025, 10:19
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In Russia, a native of Kyrgyzstan is suspected of murdering and decapitating his mother, - media

A brutal crime occurred in Yekaterinburg, Russia, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old woman. According to the publication Uralweb.ru, her 21-year-old son, Kuvanchbek T., originally from Kyrgyzstan, is suspected of the murder. According to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Sverdlovsk region, on October 30, the police received information about the discovery of a headless woman's body in the Southwest Forest Park. At the time of discovery, the victim had

03.11.2025, 09:36
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In Alai, ten people died in two days: how are these traffic accidents related to each other?

On the highway Osh – Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam, two fatal incidents occurred within 48 hours, claiming the lives of ten people. Both accidents took place in the same area, on a similar stretch of road, with a time interval of less than a day. According to law enforcement information, on October 30 at 15:50, on the 78th kilometer of the Osh – Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam road, in the village of Zhylyu-Suu, a passenger car Audi 80 driven by 68-year-old R. K. collided with a truck JIEFANG.

02.11.2025, 16:33
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The driver of the "Mercedes" lay on the floor in the narcology department and refused to undergo a medical examination, pretending to be asleep.

On the night of November 1, police patrol officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the driver, who was presumably in a state of intoxication, attempted to avoid punishment by calling a high-ranking acquaintance. However, refusing to comply with the patrol officers' instructions, he lay down on the floor, pretending to be asleep, instead of undergoing a medical examination at the narcological dispensary.

02.11.2025, 15:54
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Fire at the Raduga West boarding house site completely extinguished. Four cottages burned down.

A fire that broke out on November 1 at 13:29 on the territory of the Raduga West recreation center was completely extinguished by 21:08 the same day. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire covered an area of about 1,600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Five fire crews and an operational group participated in the firefighting efforts, successfully localizing and extinguishing the fire. The causes of the

02.11.2025, 09:08
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In Alai, the second fatal traffic accident occurred in two days. Five people died.

In the Alaï district of the Osh region, yet another tragic traffic accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of five people. According to 24.kg, the information was provided by the district internal affairs department. According to law enforcement data, the incident happened on November 1 at around 1:20 AM in the village of Tash-Koro, on the 67th kilometer of the Osh — Erketcham road. A Howo truck, heading towards Gulcho, veered into the oncoming lane and collided with a Tesla Model 3 that was

01.11.2025, 20:28