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How the "Bandit" Raid is Conducted in the Chuy Region

Since February 13, an operation called "Bandit" has been underway in the Chui region, as reported by the press service of the regional police on February 16. The main objective of the event is to identify and suppress the activities of organized crime groups, as well as to search for individuals evading investigation and judicial proceedings. Within the framework of the operation, the collection and analysis of operational information about members of organized crime groups is also

18.02.2026, 01:18
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In Bishkek, a "Sprinter" driver bypassed a traffic jam on the sidewalk and received a citation

According to information provided by the press service of the Patrol Police on February 16, officers of the Bishkek patrol police identified a driver of a Sprinter minibus who bypassed a traffic jam by driving on the sidewalk. A protocol was drawn up against the violator in accordance with the laws of Kyrgyzstan, and a conversation was held on the prevention of traffic violations.

18.02.2026, 00:50
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In Bishkek, a suspect in drug use solicitation has been detained

A man suspected of involving girls in drug use has been detained in Bishkek, reports the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to police information, on February 17, a call was received on the hotline "102," reporting that an unknown young man was offering drugs to girls in one of the houses on Matyiev Street. The caller stated that his niece was in that house and had also been offered to use prohibited substances.

17.02.2026, 21:42
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In the Moscow District, a suspect in the murder of a woman has been detained

According to information provided by the police, on February 13 at 12:16, a report was received at the police department that the body of a woman had been found in a house on Krupskaya Street in the village of Belovodskoye. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. During the examination, bodily injuries were discovered on the neck, face, and back of the head of the deceased. It has been clarified that the woman lived in this house with a man and his children.

17.02.2026, 21:24
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In Chui Region, suspects in a knife attack have been detained

Two suspects were detained in the Moscow district of the Chui region after, according to the police, they became involved in a fight, resulting in one of the men sustaining a stab wound. This information was provided by representatives of law enforcement agencies. The events unfolded on the night of February 14, around 00:30, in the village of Petrovka. A group of three young men, under the influence of alcohol, arrived from Bishkek and began to argue with a local resident and his friends on

17.02.2026, 20:56
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In Bishkek, two guys robbed a foreign woman

According to information provided by the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, the incident occurred on February 15 at around 6:30 AM. Two assailants broke into a dormitory on M. Jalil Street, threatening a woman with a sharp object; they stole her diamond earrings and bracelet, after which they fled the scene of the crime. In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been opened under the article "Robbery." As a result of operational search activities, police

17.02.2026, 20:44
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17-year-old Aylun Akkiyizova went to college and went missing

The press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported on the search for 17-year-old Aylun Akkiyizova, who went missing on February 16. The girl, born in 2008, left for college and did not return. According to her mother, on the day of her disappearance, around 9 a.m., Aylun headed to the college at the I. Razakov KGTU. At 2:00 p.m., she contacted her family and said that she would return home in 2–3 hours after classes. However, she never returned.

17.02.2026, 20:37
In Bishkek, a 17-year-old college student is being sought.
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In Bishkek, a 17-year-old college student is being sought.

On February 17, 2026, a woman named A.A., the mother of the missing minor, contacted the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. She asked for help in searching for her daughter — Aikyizova Aylun, born in 2008. Photo provided by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. Aikyizova Aylun

17.02.2026, 20:12
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Fake videos attributed to President Zaparov are spreading on social media: The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges not to believe them.

Fake videos allegedly from President Sadyr Japarov are actively spreading online. The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges citizens to remain vigilant and not to fall for the tricks of fraudsters. Using the latest technologies, criminals create fake video messages, impersonating well-known figures, including the president. These materials are often generated with the help of artificial intelligence.

17.02.2026, 19:43
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A 66-year-old woman was killed in the Chuy region. A 44-year-old man who lived with her has been detained.

On February 17, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in a murder case. Information about the tragedy was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow District on February 13 at 12:16 PM. In the village of Belovodskoye, a 66-year-old woman was found dead in a house on Krupskaya Street, showing signs of violence.

17.02.2026, 19:22
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In Bishkek, a robbery occurred at a dormitory where foreigners live.

On February 17, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Sverdlovsk district reported the detention of suspects in a robbery. The incident occurred on February 15 in a dormitory located on Musa Jalil Street. At around 6:30 AM, several young men broke into the room of a foreign national, threatening her with a sharp object, and stole diamond earrings and a bracelet.

17.02.2026, 19:12
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In Bishkek, a man was detained for stealing a Kia Picanto and selling it for 80,000 soms.

Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek detained the suspect J.B., born in 1984, in a case of car theft. According to the press service of the capital's Internal Affairs Directorate, a citizen D.B. reported to the police that on October 5, 2025, at 18:00, he left his Kia Picanto in the yard of a house on Togolok Moldо Street and then left for Karakol. Upon returning on October 9, 2025, he discovered that his car was missing.

17.02.2026, 19:08
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MMA Fighter Adilet Nurmatov Met with the Personnel of the 10th Company of the 4th Battalion of the Department of Security and Convoy

Today, Adilet Nurmatov, a renowned MMA fighter, met with the personnel of the 10th company of the 4th battalion of the Department of Protection and Convoy of the State Penitentiary Service. According to the press service of the State Penitentiary Service, during his interaction with the athletes, Nurmatov emphasized the importance of perseverance, patience, and continuous self-improvement in achieving set goals.

17.02.2026, 19:07
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Former head of the State Committee for National Security of Bishkek Eldar Jakypbekov is suspected of corruption

On February 16, the Primorsky District Court granted the request of the head of the interdepartmental investigative group, who is also the head of the investigative department of the Military Prosecutor's Office. According to information provided by the court's press service, Eldar Zhakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the GKNB Department in Bishkek, is suspected of violating Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning corruption.

17.02.2026, 19:04
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Guy accused the security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" of beating him. They have been detained.

On February 16, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District reported the detention of suspects in hooliganism. According to the victim, the incident occurred on January 30 at 5 a.m., when the security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" inflicted bodily harm on him. This case was registered under Article 280 ("Hooliganism") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

17.02.2026, 18:42
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A resident of Arch-Beshik has lost her gold jewelry. A suspect has been detained.

On February 16 in Bishkek, law enforcement agencies reported the detention of a suspect in a theft that occurred in the residential area of Archa-Beshik. A local resident contacted the police, stating that in August 2025, around two o'clock in the afternoon, an unknown perpetrator broke into his home through a window and stole his wife's gold jewelry, valued at 176,000 soms.

17.02.2026, 18:30
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Criminals from different countries have united and started trafficking drugs from Tajikistan through Kyrgyzstan, - UNODC of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

On February 16, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the dismantling of an international criminal organization involved in the illegal transportation of large volumes of drugs originating from Afghanistan, through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency, these narcotic substances were intended for distribution in neighboring countries.

17.02.2026, 18:28
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"Show me your ID." Raids are uncovering dens in Bishkek.

On February 16, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District announced the start of a preventive operation called "Prostitution-Köpolök." Law enforcement agencies are focused on checking various establishments, such as saunas, hotels, and apartments, where intimate services may be provided. During the raid, police officers are also looking for women engaged in prostitution and their pimps.

17.02.2026, 18:19
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In Bishkek, a man was placed in a special detention facility for aggression and swearing.

In Bishkek, a citizen was held accountable for displaying aggressive behavior and using obscene language. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on February 17. The department reported that during monitoring, a man, B.D.R., born in 1998, was identified. After a verbal argument, he began to insult his interlocutor and behave aggressively.

17.02.2026, 18:14
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Debt for a resident of the Chuy region ended with a kidnapping

On February 16, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a kidnapping case. The incident occurred on February 13, when a 20-year-old resident of the Chui District filed a complaint with the internal affairs department. According to him, around 4:00 PM, an acquaintance along with several friends forcibly loaded him into a car, after which they took him to the village of Ak-Beshim and beat him.

17.02.2026, 17:59
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The girl was attempted to be "set up" with drugs. A suspect has been detained.

On February 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a man suspected of attempting to involve a girl in drug use. A resident of the capital contacted the duty unit. He reported that in a house on Matyiev Street, his niece and other girls were using drugs provided by an acquaintance. His niece informed him about her problems, and he called the police to check the situation.

17.02.2026, 17:46
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In Bishkek, the police detained the second suspect in a fraud case involving 2.4 million soms

Employees of the Bishkek police detained B. E., born in 1984, on suspicion of large-scale fraud, as reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. The general director of one of the LLCs, I. Y., contacted law enforcement to investigate the actions of B. E. and his accomplice M. N. According to him, they, posing as sellers of rebar, deceitfully took possession of the goods.

17.02.2026, 17:44
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Suspect Detained in Major Land Fraud Case

On February 16, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud in Bishkek. According to information provided by the victim, on January 22, 2024, he purchased a plot of land measuring 16 acres in the village of Selektsiya for 200 thousand dollars. It later turned out that the seller had no rights to the plot. As a result, the victim and the fraudster agreed on a refund, but he was only returned 57,500 dollars, while the

17.02.2026, 17:40
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In Kadamzhai, 4 people from one family died in an accident

On the highway Osh—Batken—Razakov, near the 128th kilometer, a traffic accident occurred. The accident was recorded today, February 17, at 11:00 in the village of Güldürömö, in the rural area of Iskhak Polotkhan in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region.

17.02.2026, 17:18
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In the Kadamjay District, the court changed the measure of restraint for a man detained in a case of possession of a substance with a specific odor.

In the Kadamjay District Court, a hearing took place during which the measure of restraint for 47-year-old resident K.M. was changed. The man was detained as part of a criminal case regarding the possession of a narcotic substance. The criminal case was opened under Article 283, which concerns "the illegal manufacture of drugs and psychotropic substances without the intent to distribute them," according to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.

17.02.2026, 16:50
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Ran from the police for a year: a suspect in drug trafficking was caught in southern Kyrgyzstan

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, engaged in the fight against drugs, detained a man who was wanted for drug-related crimes. According to the agency's information, the detention took place in the Jalal-Abad region. The man, identified as M.D.A., was born in 1989. It has been established that in 2025 he was involved in the illegal trade of psychotropic substances, after which he went into hiding and was declared wanted.

17.02.2026, 16:28
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In Tokmok, a car collided with a "bug"

On Lenin Street in the city of Tokmok, Chuy region, a passenger car collided with a so-called "ant," eyewitnesses reported. The accident occurred yesterday, February 16, at 3:00 PM.

17.02.2026, 16:22
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The Bishkek-Osh Road is Closed for Traffic - Snow Avalanches Have Occurred

The section of the Bishkek-Osh highway has become inaccessible due to snow avalanches. On February 17, 2026, at 12:10, avalanches occurred at two locations in the Chychkan gorge, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result, temporary restrictions have been imposed for all vehicles at the “Sosnovka” and “Aral” checkpoints.

17.02.2026, 15:23
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"There Can Be No Untouchables in Government Agencies - GKNB on the Detentions of Former National Security Employees"

At the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, an investigation has been launched, during which the Military Prosecutor's Office and the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a series of activities against some former employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), suspected of abusing their official powers during their service. According to information from the GKNB press service provided on February 17, all actions are being carried out in

17.02.2026, 15:17
Night "dens" in Bishkek raided: 70 sex workers detained
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Night "dens" in Bishkek raided: 70 sex workers detained

Last weekend in Bishkek, the Department of Internal Affairs conducted an operation called "Den," aimed at identifying instances of providing intimate services and the functioning of brothels. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police. During the raids that took place over the weekend, more than 70 women engaged in providing intimate services were taken to the police. Preventive conversations and explanations were conducted with them.

17.02.2026, 15:16
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Illegal capture of kekliks. Poachers fined 12,500 soms

Employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted an operational investigation into the fact of illegal hunting. Information about the violation was received from citizens through various communication channels, which allowed for a quick response and organization of a raid. As a result of the inspection, it was found that a group of residents from the village of Kara-Zhyjach in the Toktogul district was engaged in the illegal capture of nine chukars,

17.02.2026, 15:09
Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ends in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained
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Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ends in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained two young men on suspicion of participating in a knife fight. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the incident occurred on February 14, 2026, around 00:30. Three men, being in a state of intoxication, arrived from Bishkek to the village of Petrovka. On Frunze Street, they encountered a citizen A.E. and his friends, which led to a verbal conflict and then to physical violence. One

17.02.2026, 14:45
In Bishkek, sex workers were fined 600,000 soms
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In Bishkek, sex workers were fined 600,000 soms

Last weekend, an operation called "Den" took place in Bishkek, aimed at identifying and suppressing the activities of brothels and the provision of intimate services. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. As a result of the raids, more than 70 individuals engaged in providing intimate services were detained and taken to the internal affairs authorities. Preventive talks and explanatory work were conducted with the detainees.

17.02.2026, 14:45
In At-Bashy, the "Illegal" raid took place. Foreigners were checked.
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In At-Bashy, the "Illegal" raid took place. Foreigners were checked.

Recent raid activities in the At-Bashy district of the Naryn region, named "Illegal," were conducted by the regional department of internal affairs. During the operation, checks were carried out on foreigners working in the region. The police inspected the documents of these individuals and the legality of their stay in Kyrgyzstan.

17.02.2026, 14:26
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Kadamjay: 4 Citizens Fined for Violating Public Order at the "Dugoba" Climbing Base

At the climbing base "Dugoba" in the Kadamjay district, four citizens were fined for violating public order. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the department, employees of the Kadamjay district internal affairs department held a meeting with local residents at the tourist site "Dugoba," which is located 40 kilometers from the district center. The event was organized as part of the implementation of

17.02.2026, 14:04
Suspects in Robbery Detained in Bishkek
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Suspects in Robbery Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, officers of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs detained suspects involved in a robbery. On February 15, a foreign citizen named A.N. approached them, filing a complaint for assistance regarding an attack. On the morning of the same day, around 6:30 AM, the perpetrators, threatening with an object, entered a dormitory on Jalil Street, where they stole diamond earrings and a bracelet, after which they fled the scene.

17.02.2026, 13:55
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Man Took a "Loan" of a Gold Necklace Worth 112,500 Soms: A Report Was Filed with the Police

The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on December 31, 2025, a local resident A.K., born in 1973, approached the Karakol City Police Department. In his statement, he reported that an unknown fraudster deceived his daughter into giving him a gold necklace worth 112,500 soms, assuring her that it was being taken "on loan," after which he fled the scene.

17.02.2026, 13:51
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The Bishkek - Osh Highway is Temporarily Closed

Today, around 12:10, snow avalanches occurred on two sections of the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek - Osh highway. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to official data, temporary restrictions for all types of transport have been imposed at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" border crossing points.

17.02.2026, 13:24
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An avalanche has descended on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway

Today, at the 291st kilometer of the Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway, in the area of the Kara-Unkur gorge, a snow avalanche occurred. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, traffic on the road has been restored; however, vehicles are being allowed to pass in one direction alternately.

17.02.2026, 12:58
A man suspected of murdering his partner has been detained in the Chui region.
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A man suspected of murdering his partner has been detained in the Chui region.

A man suspected of murdering his cohabitant, a 65-year-old woman, has been detained in the Chui region. The body of the deceased was found with bodily injuries in one of the houses in the village of Belovodskoye, located in the Moscow district. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, a report about the discovery was received by the local police department on February 13 at around 12:16 PM. An investigative operational

17.02.2026, 12:57