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Investigators of the Internal Affairs Department in Osh Region Detained While Accepting a Bribe
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Investigators of the Internal Affairs Department in Osh Region Detained While Accepting a Bribe

During the investigation in the Osh region, investigators from the Internal Affairs Department of the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained on suspicion of extortion. According to the committee's information, this detention was the result of operational activities aimed at combating corruption in law enforcement agencies. During the investigation, it was revealed that one of the investigators, police captain O.G.O., extorted 3,000 US dollars from citizen K.u.O., despite the fact

26.01.2026, 14:57
Two Investigators Suspected of Extortion Detained in Osh Region
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Two Investigators Suspected of Extortion Detained in Osh Region

Two investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained in the Osh region. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided data, the detention was the result of operational-search activities aimed at combating corruption in law enforcement agencies.

26.01.2026, 14:42
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A fire occurred at the mill in the city of Karakol

On January 25, an incident involving a fire occurred at one of the local mills in Karakol, according to eyewitness reports. According to data provided by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Issyk-Kul region, the signal about the incident was received at 10:06.

26.01.2026, 14:07
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In the Kadamjay District, 4 citizens voluntarily surrendered their weapons

As part of the "Arsenal" raid in the Kadamjai district, four citizens decided to voluntarily surrender their weapons. This was reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Batken region. The "Arsenal" operation was aimed at checking the safety of firearms registered in the licensing system, as well as the presence of necessary permits for their storage.

26.01.2026, 14:05
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The court sentenced a customs major to prison for bribery. He was detained by the GKNB.

The Osh City Court has sentenced an employee of the State Customs Service to 8 months of imprisonment for bribery. This decision was announced on November 21, 2025. According to the press service of the GKNB, on August 26, 2025, as a result of joint actions with the Customs Service, Major K.G.B., who worked as a senior inspector at the "Batken" customs, was detained. He became a defendant in a criminal case related to the transfer of a bribe amounting to 1000 dollars.

26.01.2026, 13:44
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A man was beaten in Bishkek. One of the attackers had a knife.

On Bakayev Street in Bishkek, several men attacked a young man. One of the aggressors was armed with a knife, according to witnesses. The incident occurred on January 25 at around 4:00 PM near one of the residential buildings. The victim, whose hands were tied, was calling for help. Witnesses called the police, and all participants in the fight were taken to the station. Representatives of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek confirmed that this incident has been

26.01.2026, 13:34
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov Accused of Domestic Violence
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Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov Accused of Domestic Violence

Asel Azamatova, an active social media user under the nickname asel001azamatova, published a distressing post in which she seeks help and reveals that she is the ex-wife of Eldar Sulaymanov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. In her message, she reported systematic violence from the parliamentarian, noting that these horrors began when he became a deputy in early 2022.

26.01.2026, 13:34
In Chui Region, a suspect in the illegal seizure of someone else's land plot has been detained
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In Chui Region, a suspect in the illegal seizure of someone else's land plot has been detained

On January 16, 2026, in the Sokuluk district of Chuy region, a local resident B.D. (born in 1986) filed a complaint with the police regarding the violation of his rights. According to him, unknown individuals illegally seized his 3-hectare land plot, which is designated for agricultural purposes. The plot is located within the boundaries of contour No. 295, previously known as the village of Voenno-Antonovka, now Kожомкул, and construction work has been carried out on it, violating the

26.01.2026, 13:20
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A Man Believed the Promises and Sold His Cow, but He Was Deceived and Not Paid for the Livestock

On January 26, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the arrest of a suspect in fraud. On December 20, 2025, a farmer approached the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department for help. He reported that on November 2, he sold a cow worth 102,500 soms, hoping for subsequent payment from an acquaintance. However, after the transaction, the acquaintance turned off his phone.

26.01.2026, 13:10
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11 people shot dead at a football match in Mexico

On January 26, a tragic event occurred in the Mexican city of Salamanca: during an amateur football match at the "Campos de las Cabañas" stadium, four unknown assailants opened fire. As a result of the shooting, 11 people were killed and 12 sustained various injuries, as reported by the newspaper Jornada. The attack began suddenly when two cars approached the stadium, from which the perpetrators emerged.

26.01.2026, 13:01
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in the seizure of someone else's land plot has been detained

On January 26, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region reported the detention of a woman suspected of illegally seizing a land plot. The incident occurred on January 16, when a resident of the village of Kozhomkula contacted the police. She stated that construction had begun on her agricultural land plot of 3 hectares, which is part of contour No. 295, without her consent.

26.01.2026, 12:28
Accident Involving Oil Tanker and Two Victims. Police Reveal Details
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Accident Involving Oil Tanker and Two Victims. Police Reveal Details

The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region provided information about a tragic accident in Suusamyr, where a fuel truck overturned and two people died. On January 25, 2026, at 11:35, the duty station of the Jayil District Internal Affairs Department received a signal from the 112 service about a fire in a cargo vehicle on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh highway.

26.01.2026, 12:13
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Missing 16-Year-Old Sezim Budanova Found in Bishkek

On January 26, the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" learned that 16-year-old Sezim Budanova, who had gone missing from Tokmok, was found in Bishkek. This was reported by her grandmother, Guzal Sabirova. The girl disappeared on January 17 when she left for the store and did not return home. During the search, it was discovered that she had left her phone behind. This helped her family establish that before leaving, Sezim had called a taxi.

26.01.2026, 11:37
In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained

On December 20, 2025, a citizen named S.M. approached the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department for assistance regarding the actions of an unfamiliar person who introduced himself as A. On November 2, 2025, this individual gained S.M.'s trust and purchased a cow from him for 102,500 soms, but has not made the payment to date. This information was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to law enforcement reports, after

26.01.2026, 11:37
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In Bishkek, a girl was killed in a hotel on Kuliev Street. Her boyfriend has been detained.

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the suspect in the crime has been detained. The incident occurred on January 26 at approximately 09:01, when a signal was received at the duty station reporting that a girl's body had been found in a hotel on Kuliev Street. An investigative operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate was dispatched to the scene. During the investigation, it was revealed that the hotel room was

26.01.2026, 11:31
On the Bishkek–Osh Highway, a truck with gasoline caught fire. The driver and passenger died.
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On the Bishkek–Osh Highway, a truck with gasoline caught fire. The driver and passenger died.

On January 25, 2026, a tragedy occurred at the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh highway: a large truck carrying fuel and lubricants overturned and caught fire. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. As a result of the accident, the driver and his passenger died at the scene. A report of the fire was received by the duty unit of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district around 11:35 from the 112 service,

26.01.2026, 11:18
In a Bishkek hotel, a guy killed a girl with a knife strike to the neck
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In a Bishkek hotel, a guy killed a girl with a knife strike to the neck

In one of the hotels on Kuliev Street, a tragic incident occurred in which a young man killed a girl, reported the Bishkek City Police Department. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 26, 2026, at 09:01, a report was received by the "102" service that a man had stabbed a girl in a hotel, resulting in her death at the scene.

26.01.2026, 11:09
Illegal Construction of an Asphalt Concrete Plant Discovered in Talas
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Illegal Construction of an Asphalt Concrete Plant Discovered in Talas

In the Talas region, an object has been identified that is being constructed without the necessary registration in the construction registry. As a result of the inspection, a fine of 200,000 soms was imposed on the company. Inspectors from the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control discovered an asphalt concrete plant located on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district. The degree of readiness of the facility was about 70%,

26.01.2026, 10:42
In Bishkek, a girl died from a stab wound, the suspect has been detained
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In Bishkek, a girl died from a stab wound, the suspect has been detained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a tragic incident occurred: a girl died from a knife wound. This was reported by the press service of the city's Department of Internal Affairs. According to the information provided, the incident took place on January 26, 2026, at around 9:01 AM. A call was received by the emergency service 102 reporting that a man had stabbed a girl in a hotel on Kuliev Street, resulting in her death at the scene.

26.01.2026, 10:39
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In Suusamyr, a cargo truck burned down, two people died

On the evening of January 25, 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Suusamyr: a cargo truck caught fire, resulting in the deaths of two people. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region. According to police information, around 11:35, the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District received a signal from the 112 service about a fire involving a large vehicle on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway.

26.01.2026, 10:37
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The police reported details of the tanker fire in which the driver and passenger died

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui Region has released details of the incident involving a fuel truck in Suusamyr. It became known that on January 25 at 11:35, a call was received at the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District from the "112" service, reporting a fire in a large cargo truck on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh road.

26.01.2026, 10:19
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An earthquake was recorded in Kyrgyzstan last night

Last night, an earthquake with a magnitude of about four occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the provided data, the tremors were recorded on January 26 at 3:54 AM.

26.01.2026, 10:13
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A ferry with 350 passengers sank off the coast of the Philippines, 15 dead reported

The cargo-passenger ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, which was heading from the city of Zamboanga to the island of Holo, sank on Monday night off the coast of the Philippines. According to preliminary data, technical malfunctions of the vessel may have caused the tragedy, as reported by the Interfax agency. There were more than 350 people on board. Rescue operations managed to retrieve at least 316 passengers; however, unfortunately, 15 people have been declared dead. More than 100 passengers are

26.01.2026, 10:01
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12-year-old Daniil Arymbaev Found

In Bishkek, the police found the missing 12-year-old Daniyal Arymbaev, who was born in 2013. This information was announced on January 26 by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. The boy went missing on January 25. He left the stop at Zhibek Zholu—Issanova around 12:30 and did not get in touch afterward.

26.01.2026, 09:42
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Caught for drunk driving, he posed as an inspector of the Traffic Police of Chuy Region.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a driver was caught while under the influence of alcohol, who attempted to pass himself off as an employee of the Traffic Police of the Chui region, reports sources from the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" from the "Safari" movement. Patrol service officers stopped his vehicle and, suspecting possible alcohol intoxication, began checking documents. According to eyewitnesses, the man immediately claimed to hold the position of head of one

26.01.2026, 09:39
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UPS: Don't settle disputes on the road — call 102

Recently, there have been instances of misunderstandings and disputes between drivers on the roads, as reported by the press secretary of the UPSM, Nadyrbek Jusupov. He emphasized that such confrontations can lead to road traffic accidents, injuries, and other serious consequences.

26.01.2026, 09:10
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver initiated a half-hour chase

On January 26, the press service inspector of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Nadyrbek Jusupov, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" about the detention of a drunk driver in Bishkek, who provoked chases with patrol officers. The incident occurred on January 25 at around 02:00 at the intersection of the Southern Highway and Zhukeev-Pudovkin Street. The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate officers stopped the driver of a Lexus LX 570 for a document check; however, he

26.01.2026, 09:08
A 12-Year-Old Boy Has Gone Missing in Bishkek
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A 12-Year-Old Boy Has Gone Missing in Bishkek

A teenager disappeared after getting off at a public transport stop An incident involving the disappearance of a 12-year-old boy has occurred in Bishkek. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district.

26.01.2026, 09:06
An earthquake occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4 occurred today at 03:54 local time in southern Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, tremors were felt in the villages of Alga-Bas and Kabylan-Kol, where the intensity reached 3.5 points. In the Kara-Suu area, in the villages of Laglan, Toguz-Bulak, and Teeke, the earthquake intensity was 3 points.

26.01.2026, 08:20
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On the Bishkek - Osh highway, an oil tanker caught fire. Two people died.

A serious incident occurred in the Chui region on the Bishkek – Osh highway, where two people died as a result of a fire. Information about the incident was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, the fire broke out at the 140th kilometer of the highway in the Jayil district when a vehicle transporting petroleum products caught fire. A signal about the fire was received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, after which a fire and rescue team from the Jayil

25.01.2026, 21:12
Attention! Missing Minor Daniel Arymbaev
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Attention! Missing Minor Daniel Arymbaev

The search for the minor Daniel Arymbaev has been organized by the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. Citizen K.G. contacted the police asking for help in locating her nephew. Daniel, born in 2013, got off public transport at a stop near the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30, after which his whereabouts remain unknown.

25.01.2026, 19:54
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In Bishkek, they are searching for 12-year-old Daniel.

In Bishkek, the employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs are actively searching for the missing minor, Daniil Arymbaev. According to information, on January 25, a woman named K.G. contacted law enforcement, asking for help in locating her nephew, who was born in 2013. On that day, around 12:30 PM, Daniil got off at a public transport stop located at the corner of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street, after which his further whereabouts became unknown.

25.01.2026, 17:26
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In Bishkek, a Lexus driver attempted to escape from a drug rehabilitation center

On the night of January 24, around 01:00, in Bishkek, the traffic police stopped a Lexus 570. The driver exhibited signs of alcohol intoxication, including a strong smell of alcohol and strange behavior while driving. After that, the man was sent to a drug treatment center for examination, where it was confirmed that he had consumed alcohol.

25.01.2026, 17:19
New Pandemic? A Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Recorded in India
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New Pandemic? A Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Recorded in India

According to information provided by The Economic Times, several cases of infection with the dangerous Nipah virus have been registered in India. According to a warning from the World Health Organization, the virus has a high potential for spread and could lead to a new pandemic. The outbreak was detected near Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, where five cases of infection have been recorded, three of which occurred this week. Among the affected are a doctor, a nurse, and a healthcare

25.01.2026, 15:51
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Two People Killed in Fuel Tanker Fire on Bishkek-Osh Highway

On the 140th kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh highway, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, a fuel truck carrying petroleum products caught fire on January 25, 2026. The signal about the incident was received at 11:36, after which one crew from Fire Department No. 22 of the Jayil district was dispatched to the scene to combat the fire.

25.01.2026, 15:45
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Three Girls Detained in Bishkek for Fight at Entertainment Venue

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the incident occurred on the night of January 24 around 01:00. A signal about a fight involving three unknown women was received by the "102" service. This incident was recorded in the log of the Sverdlovsk Police Department. As a result of the violation of public order, A. B., born in 1996, O. A., born in 2003, and M. M., born in 2005, were brought to the police station.

25.01.2026, 14:38
In Minneapolis, a person was shot again during a raid on illegal migrants
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In Minneapolis, a person was shot again during a raid on illegal migrants

In Minneapolis, USA, a 51-year-old man became the victim of gunfire opened by agents of the Federal Immigration Service (ICE). According to Fox News, the incident occurred during a shootout with one of the ICE agents. This is already the second case where a government official has caused the death of a civilian.

25.01.2026, 12:59
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In Uzgen, a driver was killed due to a road conflict. A suspect has been detained.

In the Uzgen district, located in the Osh region, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of murder. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh region police department, on January 24, a signal was received at the Uzgen police station from a local hospital that E. M., born in 1999, had died from a serious stab wound.

25.01.2026, 12:34