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An illegally operating asphalt concrete plant was discovered in Talas

Employees of the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control discovered that an asphalt concrete plant is operating in the vicinity of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district, which is not registered in the official registry. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction. Following the inspection, it was found that the construction of the plant is 70 percent complete; however, it has already begun operations.

21.01.2026, 17:25
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In India, a rampaging elephant killed 22 people, including a baby, in 10 days

In Jharkhand, near the city of Chaibasa, an aggressive elephant has killed 22 people in 10 days, including a zoologist and an eight-month-old infant. This was reported by the publication Thirty Mile Zone. The first attack occurred on New Year's Eve when the animal trampled a family with two children to death. Since then, the elephant has continued to launch attacks. It can be recognized by one tusk. Local authorities strongly recommend that residents stay indoors and avoid visiting

21.01.2026, 16:57
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The State Committee for National Security checked pawnshops in the city of Osh and Osh region.

- In the city of Osh and the Osh region, an inspection of pawnshops has begun on the instruction of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev. During the inspection, cases of violations of legislation concerning interest rates were identified, resulting in administrative fines imposed by the authorized bodies. More than 30 pawnshops were sealed, and additional inspections have

21.01.2026, 16:52
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In Bishkek, a troublemaker was taken to a detention center for swearing.

In Bishkek, a driver was detained after causing a loud scandal and insulting a passerby on the street. This information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk Department of Internal Affairs. According to reports, on January 20, 2026, a resident of the capital contacted law enforcement with a complaint about an aggressive driver. The conflict occurred on Chokan Valikhanov Street, where the man accused the driver of using obscene language towards him.

21.01.2026, 16:43
The GKNB Raided Pawnshops in Osh: Dozens of Locations Sealed, Overpricing Discovered
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The GKNB Raided Pawnshops in Osh: Dozens of Locations Sealed, Overpricing Discovered

According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic, large-scale inspections of pawnshops have begun in Osh and the Osh region. These raids were initiated by GKNB Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev. Employees of the Southern Territorial Administration of the Financial Supervision Service and the State Tax Service were involved in the inspections.

21.01.2026, 16:41
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Storm Warning: Avalanches and Ice Expected in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

From January 21 to 24, 2026, dangerous weather is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as confirmed by the storm warning from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The forecasted precipitation may lead to snow avalanches and the formation of snow drifts. The Hydrometeorological Service informs about the potential danger in the following areas:

21.01.2026, 15:10
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A Fight Broke Out at a Pizzeria in Bishkek. Suspects Detained

In Bishkek, an incident occurred at a pizzeria where customers of the establishment got into a conflict. According to information provided by Kaktus.media from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the police received a report of a fight on January 20. According to law enforcement agencies, the heated argument among the visitors escalated to the point where one of the participants began to threaten others with a weapon. As a result of the conflict, two individuals were hospitalized with

21.01.2026, 14:03
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Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs: Only the court can order the confiscation of property

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on judicial and legal issues on January 20, 2026, deputy Altynbek Kilychbaev inquired about who exactly makes decisions regarding the confiscation of property: investigative bodies or the court. In response to this question, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev emphasized that such decisions can only be made by the court.

21.01.2026, 13:50
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Man Took Over 7 Million Soms from Victim Under the Pretext of Horse Racing and Disappeared

The incident occurred in the village of Voyenno-Antonovka, where a man, posing as a horse transporter, deceived the victim out of more than 7 million soms. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, a crime report was filed on November 21, 2025, by citizen A.Z., born in 1971. He stated that on September 30, 2025, a certain M. near the "RIOM" car market in the mentioned village convinced him of the necessity to transport 65 horses

21.01.2026, 13:47
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In Bishkek, teenagers staged a brawl with knives and a gun

In Bishkek, on the night of January 20, a fight involving knives and gunfire occurred, which was recorded in one of the entertainment establishments on Chuy Avenue. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to law enforcement agencies, the conflict began among the visitors and quickly escalated into a mass brawl. One of the participants in the incident threatened with a gas-powered weapon. As a result, two young men sustained knife wounds:

21.01.2026, 13:05
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Man Suspected of Lewd Acts Against 7-Year-Old Niece

In the Talas region, a criminal case has been initiated against the uncle of a seven-year-old girl on charges of sexual assault. The information was provided by the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, as reported by Kаktus.media. According to the police, on January 15, a resident named R. O., born in 1958, reported that her granddaughter, born in 2019, spent the night with her maternal uncle, who took her to his home on January 12. In the morning, the girl discovered that she was

21.01.2026, 13:01
A fraudster swindled a businessman out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.
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A fraudster swindled a businessman out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to information provided by the police, the incident occurred on September 30, 2025, near the "RIOM" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka. An unknown individual offered the entrepreneur his services to transport 65 horses from Kazakhstan through the "Ak-Zhol" checkpoint. As a

21.01.2026, 12:43
In Bishkek, weapons and ammunition seized during the operation "Arsenal"
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In Bishkek, weapons and ammunition seized during the operation "Arsenal"

As part of the event aimed at preventing the illegal storage, carrying, and use of firearms, as well as ammunition and explosives, the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek is implementing a range of measures aimed at detecting and suppressing the illegal circulation of weapons, as well as ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order. Eight mobile groups from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Department and more than twenty employees are

21.01.2026, 12:27
Court in Russia sentenced those accused of attempting to assassinate a former SBU officer to 24 and 26 years.
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Court in Russia sentenced those accused of attempting to assassinate a former SBU officer to 24 and 26 years.

They will spend part of their sentences in prison Recently, the Second Western District Military Court announced the verdict for those accused in the case of the assassination attempt on Vasily Prozorov, a former lieutenant colonel of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Vladimir Golovchenko received 26 years, while Ivan Paskary was sentenced to 24 years in prison. They are to spend part of their time in prison conditions, and the rest in a strict regime colony, as reported by "RIA

21.01.2026, 12:26
"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Arrested in Bishkek
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"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Arrested in Bishkek

The detainees were involved in the theft of mobile devices. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, suspects in a robbery have been detained in Bishkek.

21.01.2026, 12:21
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"Let Me Make a Call." In Bishkek, Lonely Passersby Were Robbed

On January 21, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District reported the detention of suspects in a series of robberies in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 12, when a local resident contacted the police. He reported that around two o'clock in the morning on Gorky Street, he was attacked by strangers who stole his iPhone 13 ProMax.

21.01.2026, 12:04
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A man was extorted for 350,000 soms, accused of rape

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers, including a policeman from the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs, were detained on suspicion of extorting 350,000 soms from a local resident. These actions were related to a case of rape, as reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The detention took place on January 17 of this year, when T. A. and Lieutenant of Police A. E. B. received money from the Bishkek resident Ch. M., who is the complainant in the criminal case

21.01.2026, 12:01
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Drunk Driver Without a Single Document Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Police Service detained a driver who attracted attention due to his behavior on the road and violations of traffic rules. The patrol crew stopped his vehicle for inspection. During the inspection, it was revealed that the detainee lacked both a driver's license and documents for the vehicle. Additionally, he exhibited clear signs of alcohol intoxication, which was confirmed after being taken to the state narcological service. During the questioning, the

21.01.2026, 12:01
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Worked for Two Countries. The State Committee for National Security Detained the Alleged Organizers of Webcam Studios

According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a network of webcam studios has been uncovered in Bishkek. As part of the investigation, several citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been detained: A. A. A., B. B. S., E. A. E., and O. E. K. They are suspected of "organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery," and are believed to have been part of a criminal group responsible for creating and operating a network of webcam studios both in Bishkek and in

21.01.2026, 11:57
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Illegal Hunting in Osh: Six Caught

In the Osh region, which includes the Kara-Suu, Aravan, and Nookat districts, as well as the city of Osh itself, six individuals were fined a total of 75,000 soms for violating hunting regulations. These cases were discovered during an operational raid organized jointly with representatives of the southern branch of NABU Kyrgyzstan, inspectors from the Osh Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, and employees from the Department of Nature Protection and Biodiversity.

21.01.2026, 11:52
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Driver of the "Toyota Harrier" fined 15,000 soms for crossing into the oncoming lane at the Too-Ashuu pass

A fine of 15,000 soms was imposed on the driver at the Too-Ashuu pass, who entered the oncoming lane, thereby creating a dangerous situation for other road users. The incident occurred on January 19 at 14:40, when the driver of a white "Toyota Harrier," following a truck, unexpectedly moved into the oncoming lane. This action created a potentially hazardous situation.

21.01.2026, 11:50
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In Tokmak, a girl was kidnapped and attempted to be strangled

The suspects have been detained In Tokmak, a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped, during which there was also an attempt of strangulation. This information was received from the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. The victim's mother filed a report with the police. She stated that on the evening of January 17, her daughter, I.T., born in 2008, was forcibly placed in a car near the "Atake" store, where she was beaten and an attempt was made to strangle her by two suspects —

21.01.2026, 11:16
The State Committee for National Security detained a group for organizing web cam studios in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan.
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The State Committee for National Security detained a group for organizing web cam studios in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan.

During a joint operation, A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. were detained on suspicion of organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery via the internet. According to the agency, the detainees were part of a criminal group that created a network of web cam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. According to information, the group members rented apartments in various districts of the capital to ensure the secrecy of their illegal activities. As a result of operational measures

21.01.2026, 11:10
In Bishkek, a police officer and an accomplice were detained for extortion
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In Bishkek, a police officer and an accomplice were detained for extortion

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a police officer A.E.B., working in the Oktobrskiy district, and his accomplice T.A. were apprehended. They were detained while receiving 350,000 soms from a citizen, Ch.M. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the agency, the extortion occurred under the threat of accusing Ch.M. of a crime related to an alleged rape involving T.A. As a result, T.A. and police lieutenant A.E.B. conspired and

21.01.2026, 10:43
In Tokmok, a minor girl was kidnapped and an attempt was made to strangle her.
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In Tokmok, a minor girl was kidnapped and an attempt was made to strangle her.

In Tokmok, a criminal investigation has been initiated in connection with the kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to the information, on January 17 at 21:00, two unfamiliar men forcibly placed I.T. into a Hyundai Grandeur car near the "Atake" store and took her to various locations.

21.01.2026, 10:38
Detained are the organizers of a network of webcam studios in Bishkek and Kazakhstan
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Detained are the organizers of a network of webcam studios in Bishkek and Kazakhstan

The suspects used rented apartments for their activities Employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the First May District of Bishkek, conducted an operation to detain suspects involved in organizing and supporting prostitution through internet networks (webcam studios). This was reported by the press service of the GKNB.

21.01.2026, 10:27
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Suspects Detained for Organizing a Webcam Studio in Bishkek and Kazakhstan, - GKNB

On January 21, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects involved in the organization and facilitation of prostitution. According to data collected by the security services and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, four individuals — A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. — were identified as the organizers of a network of webcam studios operating in Bishkek and Kazakhstan. It is believed that they rent apartments

21.01.2026, 10:18
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Internal Affairs Directorate of Batken Region: Operation "Arsenal" Yielded Results

In 2025, the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region conducted five preventive measures called "Arsenal" throughout the region. During these events, local residents voluntarily handed over to the police 172 units of firearms that lacked the necessary documentation, as well as 3 magazines, 2,455 cartridges, 4 RGD-5 grenades, 7 weapon parts, and 2 cans of gunpowder.

21.01.2026, 10:14
In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. Suspects detained.
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In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. Suspects detained.

In the Panfilov district, a criminal investigation has been initiated in connection with the infliction of minor bodily harm to a man. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at the LEGACY self-service car wash in the city of Kainda. A citizen, T.K., born in 1994, reported to the police that he was attacked by unknown individuals who acted as a group and used physical force to inflict

21.01.2026, 09:41
In Tokmok, a man and a woman kidnapped a 17-year-old girl and attempted to kill her
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In Tokmok, a man and a woman kidnapped a 17-year-old girl and attempted to kill her

In Tokmok, an incident occurred in which a man and a woman kidnapped a 17-year-old girl and attempted to kill her, as reported by representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. The incident took place on January 17, 2026, when on January 18, the girl's mother contacted law enforcement. She reported that her underage daughter, I.T., had been forcibly placed into a white Hyundai Grandeur by unfamiliar individuals named E. and A. near the "Atake" store.

21.01.2026, 09:13
Bodies of a schoolgirl and a man found in a burned car in Chui region
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Bodies of a schoolgirl and a man found in a burned car in Chui region

Earlier, complaints were recorded regarding electrical problems with the vehicle In the Moscow district of the Chui region, the bodies of two people—a 16-year-old schoolgirl and a 26-year-old man—were found in a burned Volkswagen Golf 3. This was reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs.

21.01.2026, 08:52
Cryptodollars for Debauchery: Webcam Scheme Liquidated in Bishkek
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Cryptodollars for Debauchery: Webcam Scheme Liquidated in Bishkek

The State Committee for National Security reported the cessation of a transnational network of webcam studios operating in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. During the operation, four citizens of Kyrgyzstan were detained, who were part of an organized criminal group that organized internet broadcasts of erotic content and ensured the operation of studios in both countries.

21.01.2026, 08:48
A man and a woman were detained on suspicion of abducting a minor.
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A man and a woman were detained on suspicion of abducting a minor.

The detained suspect. Photo from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, suspects in a kidnapping case were detained in Tokmok. On January 18, a woman named S. A., born in 1986, reported to the local internal affairs department. She stated that the day before, around 21:00, her minor daughter I. T., born in 2008, was forcibly placed into a white Hyundai Grandeur by

21.01.2026, 07:39
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In Chuy Region, bodies of a young man and a schoolgirl found in a burned car

In the Moscow district, near the village of Spartak, the bodies of a young girl and a boy were found in a burned car on a vacant lot. According to information provided by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Chui region, a report of the incident was received by the duty unit of the Moscow district police on January 20 at 09:53. A silver Volkswagen Golf 3 burned on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, near a lake.

20.01.2026, 21:05
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In Talas, a driver was fined for unexpectedly entering the oncoming lane.

According to information from the agency, the incident occurred in Talas, where a violation was recorded. A protocol was drawn up against the driver under Article 188 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, and a fine of 15,000 soms was imposed on him. The Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety urges all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic rules and avoid actions that may hinder other road users.

20.01.2026, 21:01