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A man was detained in Sokuluk for torturing his mother

On January 22, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of a man accused of torture. A 67-year-old woman contacted the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department on January 3, stating that she had been subjected to constant abuse by her son. According to her, he was under the influence of alcohol and regularly inflicted both psychological and physical violence on her.

22.01.2026, 12:39
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A resident of the Aksy District asked the authorities to take control of his relatives' case.

At a press conference held on January 22 at AKIpress, Umar Mamasidikov announced the illegal detention of his relatives living in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region. He stated that since December 11, 2025, his father and brother have been in pre-trial detention center No. 1 in Bishkek. Mamasidikov claims that the criminal case against them was initiated by the capital's police officers, and he considers it unfounded.

22.01.2026, 12:28
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A truck overturned on the Bishkek—Osh highway

An incident involving a Howo brand truck occurred on the Bishkek-Osh road, which overturned. As a result of the accident, a 33-year-old driver was hospitalized. The road traffic accident happened on the morning of January 22 at around 9:30 on the bypass road in the Suzak district. Eyewitnesses report that the truck was descending from the Topurak-Bel pass towards the village of Suzak. During the descent, the vehicle's brakes failed, causing it to overturn.

22.01.2026, 12:19
In the Talas Region, land plots were illegally distributed
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In the Talas Region, land plots were illegally distributed

Document forgery became the basis for corrupt actions The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has uncovered a corruption scheme related to the illegal distribution of land plots in the Talas region. This was reported in an official statement from the agency.

22.01.2026, 11:48
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In the Kemin District, a train hit a foal — it survived

In the Kemin district of the Chui region, an incident occurred in which a train struck a foal. This happened on January 21 on the railway section that connects the villages of Kashkelen and Ak-Beket. Local residents reported that the animal sustained significant injuries but, fortunately, survived.

22.01.2026, 11:35
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The state has returned the privatized asset of the Academy of Sciences in Karagachevaya Grove

The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported the return of a land plot that was previously in private and municipal ownership. The plot, covering an area of 11.2 hectares, was returned as part of a criminal case under the article "Corruption," initiated in connection with the illegal privatization of property belonging to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS KR).

22.01.2026, 11:13
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Driver with fake license plates fined 35,000 soms in Osh

In the Osh region, one driver was held administratively responsible for using fake state license plates and serious violations of traffic rules, as reported by the traffic safety department of the Osh region's internal affairs office. This incident occurred on January 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM on Osh-3000 street in the Aiyl aimak of the Aravan district.

22.01.2026, 11:08
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The Rector of Chuy University Considers Accusations of Land Appropriation Unfounded

On January 22, at a press conference at AKIpress, the founders of the Chuy State University named after S. Mambetkaliev — Cholpon Mambetkalieva and Burmakan Egemberdieva — made comments regarding the accusations against them. Recall that on November 15, 2025, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) announced the start of a criminal investigation under Article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the legalization (laundering) of criminal proceeds.

22.01.2026, 11:06
A man who systematically tortured his own mother has been detained in the Chuy region.
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A man who systematically tortured his own mother has been detained in the Chuy region.

A 48-year-old man suspected of systematically abusing his mother has been detained in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. This information was announced by the press service of the regional police department. It became known that on January 3, a 67-year-old woman reported to the police that her son, while in a state of intoxication, regularly committed physical and psychological violence against her.

22.01.2026, 10:23
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A woman reported to the police that her son is beating her. He has been detained.

In the Sokuluk district, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of violence against his mother. This information was received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. On January 3 of this year, a woman named Sh. L., born in 1958, approached the Sokuluk Internal Affairs Department. She requested intervention regarding her son Sh. A., born in 1978.

22.01.2026, 10:06
The GKNB Returned 11 Hectares of Karagach Grove to the State
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The GKNB Returned 11 Hectares of Karagach Grove to the State

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the return of 11.2 hectares of land that had been illegally privatized to state ownership. This plot belonged to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and was sold off in parts to private individuals. As a result of the investigation into a criminal case qualified under Article 336 "Corruption" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, it became known that the plot was transferred to the Institute of Forestry and Nut

22.01.2026, 10:04
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In Uzgen, an infant has died: The police have begun an investigation

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, an examination has been appointed in connection with the death of an infant in the Uzgen district. According to the information, on January 21, 2026, the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department received a report from the district hospital that an infant, born in 2025, had died in this medical institution from anemia.

22.01.2026, 10:02
Document forgery. In the Aitmatov district, 56 plots were illegally issued.
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Document forgery. In the Aitmatov district, 56 plots were illegally issued.

During operational activities conducted by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) to identify corruption schemes in local government bodies, it was established that 43 citizens were illegally allocated land plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin rural municipality of the Aitmatov district in the Talas region. These plots were obtained through the forgery of local council resolutions. According to preliminary data, a total of 56 land plots were illegally issued in a

22.01.2026, 09:36
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A fire occurred at the warehouse in the SEZ "Bishkek," and a foreigner died.

A fire occurred at a warehouse in Bishkek, resulting in the death of a foreign citizen. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It became known that the fire started in a warehouse located in the Bishkek free economic zone, which is situated in the Lenin district. Five fire crews and an operational headquarters were involved in fighting the fire. The fire was localized at 2:58 AM, and complete extinguishing was finished by 5:58 AM. The area affected by

22.01.2026, 09:25
In Sokuluk, a shepherd sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing.
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In Sokuluk, a shepherd sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing.

An incident occurred in the Sokuluk district involving a shepherd who sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, on January 3, 2026, a resident, I.M., born in 1974, approached the local police department requesting action against B.M., who had previously worked for her as a cattle herder.

22.01.2026, 09:17
The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region.
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The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region.

The State Committee for National Security has uncovered a corruption scheme related to the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region. Special services reported that 43 individuals received land plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin rural administration of the Aytmatov district due to the forgery of rural administration resolutions. It is also clarified that the total amount of illegally allocated plots is 56. As a result of the investigation, it was revealed that

22.01.2026, 09:12
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The woman claimed that the livestock owner sold her animals and is not returning them.

On January 22, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. A 52-year-old woman contacted the police on January 3, requesting an investigation into the actions of her former cattle herder. According to her, in 2010, he took 10 cows from her for grazing, which have since been kept in a private barn in the village of Töch-Bulak in the Sokuluk District. As a result, the herd increased to more than 60

22.01.2026, 08:42
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A large fire occurred at a warehouse in Bishkek at night, a foreign citizen died, - Ministry of Emergency Situations

On the evening of January 21, a fire occurred in a warehouse located on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue within the "Free Economic Zone" (FEZ Bishkek). As a result of the incident, one foreign citizen died, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Bishkek. The area of the fire was 900 square meters, and five firefighting units were involved in combating the flames.

22.01.2026, 08:17
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Employee of the State Agency for Land Resources Detained for Bribery by the GKNB in the Case of Illegal Land Distribution in the Talas Region

Employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) have revealed that 43 citizens were illegally granted land plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin rural district of the Aitmatov region in the Talas province. This information was announced by the press service of the SCNS. According to available operational data, as a result of similar actions, 56 land plots were allocated.

22.01.2026, 07:46
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Suspects in the Sale of a Particularly Large Shipment of Drugs Detained at Issyk-Kul

The press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the dismantling of a criminal group engaged in the sale of a significant volume of drugs. During the operation in Issyk-Kul, five previously convicted individuals were arrested: T.M.K. (born in 1979), Ch.B.B. (born in 1984), Zh.T.B. (born in 1998), M.u.D. (born in 2000), and M.I.E. (born in 2002). The investigation indicates that these individuals were involved in the production and distribution of drugs.

22.01.2026, 05:54
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On April 7—Akhunbaeva's youth threw a party in a car and refused to admit guilt

On January 20, another incident involving a drunk driver was recorded in Bishkek, according to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Police. A report was received at the duty station that a group of young people was having a drinking party near a store at the intersection of 7 April and Akhunbaev streets. Among them was a man driving a Hyundai Palisade while under the influence of alcohol.

22.01.2026, 02:05
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Bloggers mocked the Kyrgyz language. They were taken to the police.

Recently, a video appeared on the social networks of Kyrgyzstan that sparked a wide public response. In it, bloggers are mocking the Kyrgyz language. According to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department on January 20, a preliminary investigation has been initiated regarding this incident. Operatives from the capital's police, working in the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration, together with employees of the State National Security

22.01.2026, 01:23
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The roof collapsed at the school under construction in Issyk-Kul. Comment from the Ministry of Construction

In the village of Min-Bulak, Issyk-Kul region, an incident occurred involving the collapse of part of the roof of a school under construction, funded by the charitable foundation "As-Salam." This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. The construction of the educational institution, designed for 150 students and named after Islam Kasmaliev, began this year.

22.01.2026, 00:09
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The Case of Polygamy. The Court Reviews Materials Regarding the Former Representative of the Chuy Region

The October District Court has begun the consideration of a criminal case related to polygamy, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Court on January 21. According to the information, a resident of Bishkek, Habibi Ulanova, contacted law enforcement with a request for action against Mirbek Miyarov, who held the position of the government’s authorized representative in the Chui region. This case has been registered under Article 176 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,

21.01.2026, 23:51
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In Bishkek, operatives are conducting raids on buses

On January 21, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported on raids conducted by police officers in Bishkek aimed at preventing pickpocketing. Operational staff from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department are interacting with passengers and drivers of public transport. They urge both local residents and visitors to the capital to remain vigilant and keep an eye on their belongings to avoid unpleasant

21.01.2026, 23:13
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In the Jalal-Abad region, 18 cases of suicide among children were registered in 2025, - deputy

On January 21, during a parliamentary session, Deputy Venera Salyamova, representing District No. 11, reported on the alarming situation in the Jalal-Abad region, where in 2025 there were 18 cases of suicide among children. The deputy noted that in 2024, the number of such tragic cases was 16. She provided an example: on January 10, 2026, an 8th-grade student from the Bazar-Korgon district took his own life. According to Salyamova, the parents of this child were outside the country.

21.01.2026, 23:00
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In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud amounting to 7.3 million soms has been detained

In the Chuy region, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate detained a suspect in large-scale fraud. This information was reported by representatives of the law enforcement agencies in the region. On November 21, 2025, a citizen named A. Zh., born in 1971, approached the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. He reported that on September 30 of this year, an unknown man named M., while near the "Riom" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, deceitfully obtained 2 million

21.01.2026, 22:35
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Weapons and ammunition found during a search of a house in the city of Manas

In Manas, firearms that were stored illegally were seized. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, law enforcement officials received information that in the territory of the city of Manas, a local resident known by the name "Almaz" was illegally storing firearms without the necessary permits.

21.01.2026, 21:15
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In Bishkek, a suspect in robbery who threatened with a knife was detained

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 16, 2026, a report was received at the police station from a citizen, N. B. He stated that in one of the apartments on Umetaliev Street, an unknown man, threatening him with a knife, took two mobile phones, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and 20,000 soms, after which he fled the scene of the crime. Criminal proceedings were initiated regarding this incident under Article 206 "Robbery" of the

21.01.2026, 21:09
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At one of the car washes in Kainy, a group of men beat up a driver. Two suspects have been detained.

In the Chuy region, according to the Panfilov district police department, two suspects were detained for causing less serious harm to health. It became known that on December 19, 2025, T. K., born in 1994, reported to law enforcement about an attack. He stated that on December 16, at the self-service car wash Legacy, located on Trudovaya Street in Kainy, he was attacked by unknown individuals. According to him, they acted as a group and inflicted bodily harm on him out of hooligan motives.

21.01.2026, 20:21
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In Tokmok, a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped, beaten, injured, and attempted to be strangled.

On January 21, 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 January 17, when the mother of the victim, a resident of Tokmok, contacted the police. She reported that her daughter, born in 2008, was forcibly placed into a car near the "Atake" store at around five o'clock in the evening.

21.01.2026, 19:52
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"This is a disease with metastases": Deputy on the drug threat to schoolchildren

At the parliamentary meeting, Gulya Kozhokulova raised an important issue regarding the growing threat posed by synthetic drugs among minors. She pointed out a troubling trend where more and more children aged 12 to 16 are becoming involved in the illegal drug trade, creating serious dangers. The deputy noted that while the work of law enforcement and special services is yielding positive results, the prosecutor's office must be more actively involved in the fight against drug crime and

21.01.2026, 19:10
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Attempts were made to illegally import snus into Kyrgyzstan

During tax control raids in Kyrgyzstan, a case of importing prohibited tobacco products was discovered. This was reported by the State Tax Service (STS). According to the information, a vehicle was detained at the country's border, which contained 190 units of smokeless tobacco products known as snus.

21.01.2026, 19:02
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In Bishkek, the vacation of two men at an apartment ended in robbery

On January 21, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District reported the arrest of a suspect in a robbery in Bishkek. On January 16, a statement was received by law enforcement from one of the residents of the capital. The man reported that in an apartment of a multi-story building on Umetalieva Street, his acquaintance attacked him, threatening him with a knife, and took two iPhone 15 ProMax mobile phones, as well as 20,000 soms.

21.01.2026, 18:33
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In Bishkek, a "citizen of the USSR" was detained for drunk driving

Employees of the Patrol Police Department conducted a night raid and detained a driver who attracted attention due to his behavior on the road. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Department on January 21. During the stop of the vehicle, it was established that the driver lacked both a driver's license and documents for the vehicle. Additionally, there was a strong smell of alcohol emanating from him.

21.01.2026, 18:30
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The Customs Service identified the import of prohibited tobacco products

- During a raid for tax control, employees of the State Tax Service discovered that prohibited tobacco products had been imported into the country, the press service of the STS reports. During a border check in Kyrgyzstan, a vehicle was stopped in which smokeless tobacco — snus — was found. As a result, 190 units of this product, which is not permitted for import and circulation in the country, were seized.

21.01.2026, 18:29
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In Kainyda, a fight occurred at a car wash. Two more suspects have been detained.

As reported on January 21 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, suspects involved in causing minor bodily harm have been detained. The incident occurred on December 16 at the "Legacy" car wash in Kainy, where three brothers became victims of an assault. This case was recorded under Article 131 ("Causing less serious harm to health") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. On December 26, the police announced the detention of

21.01.2026, 18:22
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The police officer detained for extortion has not been working in the district police department since February 2025, according to the police.

The press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District of Bishkek shared new details with the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" regarding a criminal case involving a law enforcement officer. It was previously reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) that suspects in extortion had been detained. According to the investigation, one of the residents of Bishkek accused her acquaintance of rape. As a result, she and the district

21.01.2026, 18:08
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Law enforcement began raids on pawnshops in Osh and the Osh region

In accordance with the order of Kamchybek Tashiev, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), together with the Southern Territorial Administration of the Financial Supervision Service and the State Tax Service, has begun inspections of pawnshops in Osh and the surrounding areas. This was reported by the organization's press service. As a result of the inspections carried out, violations related to the overestimation of interest rates established by the

21.01.2026, 18:03