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In Bishkek, a driver of a car without license plates performed a drift in the park

A video of the incident has appeared on social media, showing a Subaru Outback drifting in the parking lot of the Friendship Park of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. This information was reported by the press center of the Patrol Police Department. On the same day, law enforcement officials were able to identify the driver, and the vehicle was impounded.

19.01.2026, 22:27
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In Bishkek, a man defended a stranger woman and was met with knife wounds in response.

According to information from the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, the suspect was detained following an incident involving a stabbing in Bishkek. On January 17, at around 07:05, a report was received at the duty station from one of the hospitals that a 30-year-old man named A. K. had been admitted with stab wounds. An operational group arrived at the scene and confirmed the received information: the victim had cuts on his left shoulder. Law enforcement agencies established that

19.01.2026, 21:14
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Employees of the rehabilitation center in Bishkek accused of abusing patients

In Bishkek, at the private medical-psychiatric center "Path to Life," where individuals with addictions underwent rehabilitation, an investigation has been launched regarding the abuse of patients. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), eight employees of the institution have been detained. The investigation revealed that the center operated with gross violations of Kyrgyzstan's legislation. Staff members,

19.01.2026, 18:48
An Attempt to Defend a Woman Led to a Knife Attack in Bishkek
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An Attempt to Defend a Woman Led to a Knife Attack in Bishkek

In Bishkek, police officers detained a suspect for hooliganism, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to police information, on January 17, 2026, at about 7:05 AM, a report was received at the Lenin District Internal Affairs Office from one of the hospitals that a citizen A.K., born in 1993, had been hospitalized with a knife wound. An investigative group was dispatched to the scene.

19.01.2026, 18:18
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The police found an 18-year-old girl who went missing a month ago in the city of Manas

Law enforcement officers successfully found 18-year-old Khasiyatkhan Abdullaeva, who had been considered missing for an entire month. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, Khasiyatkhan, born in 2008, left her home on December 16, 2025, around 11:00 AM and did not return. As a result of operational actions by the police, the girl's whereabouts were established on January 17, 2026, in Bishkek, after which she was returned to her family.

19.01.2026, 18:16
There are no dead or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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There are no dead or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Photo from the internet. Passenger train crash in Spain According to preliminary information, there are no dead or injured Kyrgyz citizens as a result of the railway accident that occurred in Spain. This was officially reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, citing data from local authorities. The ministry clarified that no requests for assistance from citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have been received by the embassy.

19.01.2026, 18:03
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In Spain, two trains collided. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported whether Kyrgyz citizens were affected.

In southern Spain, on January 18, a serious accident occurred when two passenger trains collided near the settlement of Adamus. As a result of the incident, at least 39 people died, and more than 120 were injured. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data from Spanish authorities, there are no citizens of Kyrgyzstan among the victims and the injured. The Kyrgyz Embassy in France has not received any

19.01.2026, 17:53
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In the city of Manas, a raid revealed 40 children who were on the street at night without adult supervision.

In Manas, during a raid called "Teenager - Night," which took place on January 17-18, law enforcement agencies identified 40 minors on the street without adults. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information, the parents of these teenagers were fined a total of 40,000 soms for having their children on the street at night without supervision.

19.01.2026, 17:27
In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman
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In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman

According to information provided by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District of the capital, the incident occurred in Bishkek when a man attempted to protect a woman from an attack. As per the available data, at 7:05 AM, a report was received at the duty station about the hospitalization of a 30-year-old citizen, A.K., with a stab wound to the shoulder area.

19.01.2026, 16:49
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In Bishkek, a man defended a stranger and was stabbed.

On January 19, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of a suspect in hooliganism. The incident occurred on January 17, when the police received a report from a medical facility about a 33-year-old man with a stab wound.

19.01.2026, 16:27
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The Head of the State Committee for National Security met with the victims of the actions of the detained owner of the pawnshop chain.

Today, January 19, a meeting took place at the headquarters of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) between Kamchybek Tashiev and citizens recognized as victims in the criminal case against the detained owner of the pawnshop chain S. M. A. The accused was also present at the meeting, as reported by the agency's press service. Tashiev informed those gathered about the progress of the investigation. He pointed out that S. M. A., who had previous

19.01.2026, 15:56
Patients were beaten with stun guns and held in shackles at a private clinic in Bishkek
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Patients were beaten with stun guns and held in shackles at a private clinic in Bishkek

Photo by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The rehabilitation center where patients were abused In Bishkek, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) closed a rehabilitation center called "Path to Life." This institution masqueraded as a clinic for treating addictions, but in practice, it turned into a place where patients were brutally abused, as reported by the agency's press service. Investigative actions revealed that laws were

19.01.2026, 15:39
Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State National Security Committee Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Deceiving Citizens
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Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State National Security Committee Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Deceiving Citizens

At a meeting with citizens who became victims of fraud, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev discussed a criminal case concerning a Kyrgyzstani named S.M. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the state committee, where the detained individual was also present. According to the investigation, S.M., who has a criminal past, had been engaged in illegal activities related to pawnshops and usury for a long time. He issued loans under extremely

19.01.2026, 15:36
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In the rehabilitation center "Path to Life," patients were beaten with batons and electric shock devices.

Patients were held in isolation without a toilet for 8 days Gross violations were discovered in the activities of the rehabilitation center "Path to Life" in Bishkek, as reported in a press release from the State National Security Committee (GKNB). This institution operated as a private medical-psychiatric facility specializing in addiction treatment, but its operations were conducted with serious violations of Kyrgyzstan's legislation. According to intelligence information, most

19.01.2026, 14:41
Kyrgyzstan did not allow 15 tons of illegally imported kumys from Russia
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Kyrgyzstan did not allow 15 tons of illegally imported kumys from Russia

At the veterinary and sanitary control point "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region, the entry of 15,600 liters of kumys, which was being illegally imported from Russia, was prevented. This information was provided by the veterinary service responsible for the development of animal husbandry, pastures, and feed. During the inspection, inspectors found that the packaging lacked a production date, which is a violation of veterinary and sanitary standards in Kyrgyzstan. As a result, the

19.01.2026, 14:37
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"All pawnshops must issue loans no higher than 30%." Tashiev instructed the GKNB to check the activities of pawnshops during a meeting with citizens.

At a meeting with citizens affected by the actions of citizen K.R. S.M., Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev emphasized the need to comply with legislation regarding usury activities. Tashiev also instructed to hold accountable the pawnshops that do not adhere to the established legal norms. The GKNB reported the initiation of an investigation into a large-scale fraud scheme related to construction and collateral lending,

19.01.2026, 14:29
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The court sentenced a man, who was detained by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to life imprisonment for the case of an attack on a classmate's house in Kochkor.

The court proceedings for the criminal case related to the armed attack on a family in the Kochkor district of Naryn region are now under review by the Supreme Court. Decisions from two lower courts found the man guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code, including murder.

19.01.2026, 14:24
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The GKNB uncovered abuse of addicts at the rehabilitation center "Path to Life"

On January 19, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of illegal activities at the rehabilitation center "Path to Life" in Bishkek. This center, which positioned itself as a private medical-psychiatric institution, was engaged in the treatment of individuals with various addictions.

19.01.2026, 14:22
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The number of fatalities in the train collision in Spain has increased

As of the last report, 39 fatalities are known, including the engineer of one of the trains. More than 70 people have sustained injuries of varying severity, local news reports, particularly the COPE radio station. Due to the accident, the movement of all high-speed trains between Madrid and Andalusia has been temporarily suspended until the investigation is completed. The incident occurred on January 18 in the evening near the settlement of Adamus, which is located in the province of Córdoba.

19.01.2026, 14:05
Man dies in fire at reservoir in Kara-Kul
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Man dies in fire at reservoir in Kara-Kul

A fire occurred at the reservoir warehouse in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, resulting in the death of one person. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident took place on January 19, 2026, in the security room on Ak-Kiya-1 Street.

19.01.2026, 13:57
11.7 Tons of Sausage from Russia Not Allowed into Kyrgyzstan
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11.7 Tons of Sausage from Russia Not Allowed into Kyrgyzstan

The products were sent back At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region of Kyrgyzstan, the import of a batch of sausage products from the Russian Federation was prohibited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan.

19.01.2026, 12:57
The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes involving predatory loans.
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The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes involving predatory loans.

At the meeting, where the detained suspect was also present, Tashiev discussed with the victims cases where their apartments, land plots, and commercial property were taken from them. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the subject of the case, who has a criminal record, had long been providing loans at clearly usurious rates. He then used the debts to illegally transfer ownership of citizens' property to affiliated persons under the control of notaries. During

19.01.2026, 12:45
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In Chile, a city of 50,000 has nearly burned down due to wildfires

Massive wildfires in Chile continue to claim lives and force thousands of people to leave their homes. According to foreign press reports, the situation remains critical. Gabriel Boric, the president of the country, has declared a state of emergency and ordered the military to be involved in addressing the consequences of the natural disaster.

19.01.2026, 11:34
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In the Kemin District, a car hit a horse

Today, January 19, an incident occurred on the road between the village of Jany-Alysh and the city of Orlovka in the Kemin district of the Chui region, where a car hit a horse. Witnesses of the event reported this to a Turmush correspondent.

19.01.2026, 10:41
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In the Osh Region, illegally stored weapons seized during raids

In the Aravan and Alay districts, illegally stored weapons have been identified, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to the information from the department, the activities were organized to enhance public safety, prevent illegal actions involving firearms, and combat domestic violence.

19.01.2026, 10:27
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Over 11 tons of sausage products, illegally transported from Russia to Kyrgyzstan, have been returned.

At the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, 11,720 kg of sausage products were discovered and returned, which were attempted to be illegally imported into Kyrgyzstan from Russia. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.

19.01.2026, 10:27
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11 tons of sausage products from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the control veterinary point "Ak-Tilek" in the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan, an attempt to illegally import sausage products from Russia was successfully prevented. During the inspection, 11,720 kilograms of products that did not meet the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union were identified. According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture, the inspectors who conducted the inspection prepared the necessary documents in accordance

19.01.2026, 10:23
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In Cholpon-Ata, an underwater drone was tested

In Cholpon-Ata, the first tests of an underwater drone took place, which was handed over to the Issyk-Kul District Department of Internal Affairs, reports Turmush correspondent. Key figures were present at the event, including the akim of the Issyk-Kul District, Japarbek Ormonov.

19.01.2026, 09:56
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In social networks, a video of a child being beaten is spreading. Police comment.

A shocking video has surfaced on the internet showing a girl punishing a child by kicking him. Judging by her screams, the reason for the aggression was that the boy had wet himself. Users online are demanding that she be held accountable. The police have urged administrators of social groups and public pages to be careful when posting such videos, to provide accurate information and correct descriptions, and to refrain from publishing content that could cause panic or misinformation in society.

19.01.2026, 09:52
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In Kyrgyzstan, 10 fires were registered in one day

According to information released by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 10 fires were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past 24 hours, for which 10 fire brigades were deployed. These incidents occurred on January 19. The highest number of cases was recorded in the Chuy region — 5 fires, while 2 fires occurred in both the Osh and Batken regions, and 1 fire was reported in Bishkek.

19.01.2026, 09:41
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Rescuers in Osh Helped Open a Locked Apartment Door

In the Osh region, in the city of Osh, an operation was conducted to open the locked door of apartment No. 5, located in a multi-story building on Raimbekov Street. Information was received from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

19.01.2026, 09:19
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In Bishkek, a man who fell into a frozen river on Maldybaev Street was rescued

A man who fell into the frozen Ala-Archa River has been rescued in Bishkek. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktobrskiy District, a signal about the incident was received on January 18, 2026, at 10:56 AM. The person fell into the river at the intersection of Maldybaev and Akhunbaev streets.

19.01.2026, 09:04
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Two Buses Collide at a Bus Stop in Bishkek

In Bishkek, at the intersection of Mederov and Baytik Baatyr streets, a traffic accident involving two buses occurred. Information about the incident was received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from eyewitnesses. According to testimonies, the accident happened on January 17 during the daytime near a public transport stop. Bus number 103 was unable to stop in time and crashed into the rear of bus route 226. After the incident, both buses were sent to the bus depot.

18.01.2026, 19:39
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In Karakol, the investigation into the sexual assault claim against a 22-year-old woman has been resumed.

According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, a preliminary investigation has been resumed in Karakol following the appearance of a video address on the internet. This address concerned an incident in which 22-year-old D. A., born in 2003, reported sexual violence by an acquaintance. The woman contacted the city police department on January 30, 2025, where her statement was registered. During the investigation, a forensic medical examination was

18.01.2026, 18:46
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In Karakol, the investigation into the sexual assault claim by a 22-year-old girl against an acquaintance has been resumed.

In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a check has been reopened regarding a case of sexual violence, as reported by police representatives. According to information, on January 30, 2025, a 22-year-old woman named D.A. approached the city internal affairs department, claiming that she had become a victim of sexual violence by an acquaintance.

18.01.2026, 18:16
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The police identified the man found on the frozen Ala-Archa River.

The press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktyabrsky District reported the start of a preliminary investigation into the incident that occurred under the bridge on Akhunbaeva Street. On January 18, a man was found on the frozen Ala-Archa River. Bystanders, upon seeing him, helped him out, provided first aid, and then called rescuers and law enforcement. According to him, he was thrown into the river.

18.01.2026, 15:29
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In Bishkek, a man fell into a frozen river

A report was received by the "102" service stating that a man fell into the frozen Ala-Archa River at the intersection of Maldybaev and Akhunbaev streets in Bishkek. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. The incident has been registered in the records of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktyabrsky District, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.

18.01.2026, 15:06
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In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security detained two leaders of the Pervomaisky District Interior Department

According to information received by the editorial staff of Kaktus.media, two high-ranking officials from the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs were detained in Bishkek. The suspects are the head of the criminal investigation department, A. I., and his deputy for investigations, A. N. At this time, the reason for their detention and the specific circumstances of the criminal case have not been disclosed. It is known that on January 17, they were summoned for questioning by the

18.01.2026, 14:42