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In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov has been found

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District, on January 18, it became known about the finding of Arsen Urmatovich Akylbekov, who was born in 2011. Currently, law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation to clarify all the details of the incident.

18.01.2026, 06:47
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Suspect in Fraud Detained in Bishkek

On January 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. As the victim recounted, she posted an advertisement for the sale of sewing machines, and on December 8, 2025, a man contacted her. He took the machines worth 130,000 soms, promising to pay later, but soon disappeared. This incident was registered as fraud under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The law enforcement authorities detained

18.01.2026, 03:43
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In Bishkek, a brothel providing intimate services was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. Video

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District, together with representatives of the akimat, conducted a preventive operation in the area, during which a brothel was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. This became known on January 16 due to information from the district administration. Intimate services were provided at this brothel. Administrative protocols were drawn up against three women, who were also provided with explanatory work in accordance with the current

18.01.2026, 03:30
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In 2025, nearly 704 kg of synthetic drugs were seized, - Ministry of Internal Affairs SNBON

The Drug Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with colleagues from other countries, continues its efforts against drug crime, as reported by the press service of the Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In 2025, nearly 704 kilograms of synthetic drugs were seized, which is 21 times higher than the figures for 2024. Specialists note that this is equivalent to more than 4 million 222 thousand single doses.

18.01.2026, 03:16
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14-Year-Old Arsen Akylbekov Missing in Bishkek

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the disappearance of Arsen Urmatovich Akylbekov, who was born in 2011. The boy went missing on January 15, when he left his home in the Archa-Beshik residential area around 11 a.m. His absence was only noticed on January 17, when his father sought help from the police.

18.01.2026, 03:08
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An earthquake has been registered in the Batken region.

An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 2.5 has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, according to the data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. As reported by the Institute of Seismology of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event occurred today, January 17, at 19:11. In the epicenter, the ground shook with a force of 3 points.

17.01.2026, 21:46
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In Bishkek, illegal trafficking of potent drugs was intercepted

According to information provided by the Drug Control Service (DCS) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, a woman, conditionally designated as N., has been identified in the Oktobrskiy district, who was engaged in the illegal sale of potent drugs. As a result of the operational data received, the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy district initiated a criminal case under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,

17.01.2026, 21:05
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Blogger from Osh reported an attack by an unknown man

Khalima Moldosheva, a blogger from the city of Osh, reported an attack by a stranger. According to Khalima, on the evening of January 16, a friend of hers came to check on the rented apartment. The tenant had gone to Bishkek, leaving his younger brother with friends in the premises. The blogger claims that the young men were drinking and left a mess behind, refusing to clean up.

17.01.2026, 20:32
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Girl claimed that she was attempted to be killed in a car. Suspect detained

In Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a local resident filed a report with the internal affairs department, stating that she had been the victim of an attempted murder. This information was announced by the press service of the district's internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 15, 2025. A woman named T. N. requested action against a man named A., who, according to her, forcibly put her in a car on Jumabek Street and took her

17.01.2026, 20:13
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In Bishkek, a suspect in an attempted murder has been detained

According to information received from the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, on January 17, a suspect in an attempted murder, which occurred on January 15 on Jumabek Street, was detained in Bishkek. According to the victim's testimony, her acquaintance forcibly dragged her into a car and attempted to take her life. However, seizing the moment, the girl managed to break free and escape, recording the incident on her phone.

17.01.2026, 19:02
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In Bishkek, a passenger car burned in the yard of a house

According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from a witness, a fire occurred in the courtyard of a residential building in Bishkek, resulting in a passenger car being burned. The incident took place around 16:00 on Samanchina Street, located in the 9th microdistrict. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

17.01.2026, 18:10
A building housing the Public Service Center caught fire in Kant
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A building housing the Public Service Center caught fire in Kant

A fire broke out in the city of Kant in a building that houses the Population Service Center and several private organizations. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The fire alarm was received at 13:51. Two fire crews are currently on the scene, working to extinguish the flames and assess potential threats. Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations At this moment, the causes of the fire and information about possible casualties are

17.01.2026, 17:48
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As a result of the collision between two buses, one passenger was injured.

In Bishkek, at the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Mederov streets, an accident involving two buses occurred, resulting in injuries to one of the passengers. This information was provided by the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport." It became known that the driver of the bus on route No. 103, traveling north on Baytik Baatyr street, was unable to maintain the necessary distance and collided with the bus on route No. 226.

17.01.2026, 17:46
Former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia Alexey Sklyar Found Dead in Moscow
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Former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia Alexey Sklyar Found Dead in Moscow

Alexey Sklyar, who served as the Deputy Minister of Labor of the Russian Federation from 2018 to 2022, was found dead in his home located in the Filimonovsky settlement near Moscow. According to information provided by RBC, before the tragic incident, he sent a farewell message to his friends. As Deputy Minister, Sklyar was responsible for issues related to information systems and electronic government services.

17.01.2026, 16:57
Five Meters of Snow and a Paralyzed City: What's Happening in Kamchatka
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Five Meters of Snow and a Paralyzed City: What's Happening in Kamchatka

Photo by RIA. Snow drifts in Kamchatka The situation in Kamchatka, particularly in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, has become critical due to a strong cyclone that has led to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. A state of emergency has been declared in the city. Gigantic snowdrifts, formed from a record amount of precipitation, have blocked streets, yards, and entrances to homes, effectively paralyzing public transport. Photo by RIA. Snow drifts in Kamchatka

17.01.2026, 16:34
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Deputy Chief of the Alai District Police Department Dismissed - Reported to Work Drunk

Uranbek Kambarov, holding the position of Deputy Head of the Alay District Department of Internal Affairs, was dismissed as a result of an internal investigation. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It became known that on December 18, 2025, Kambarov arrived for his work shift in an intoxicated state, which was recorded during a medical examination. Doctors diagnosed him with "acute alcohol intoxication."

17.01.2026, 15:08
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In Ukraine, at least 163,000 Russian soldiers have died — investigation

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, starting from February 24, 2022, and until January 13, 2026, research data confirms that at least 163,606 Russian soldiers have died. This information was made public by journalists from the Russian service of the BBC and the publication "Mediazona" with the help of volunteers, based on data from open sources, and was conveyed to Deutsche Welle. The largest number of fatalities consists of 15,997 servicemen aged

17.01.2026, 15:07
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A fire broke out at the market in the city of Naryn

A fire occurred at the local market in Naryn, reports Turmush correspondent. The incident took place on January 14, when at 08:00 the dispatch service No. 16 of the fire and rescue department of the city of Naryn and the district received a report of a fire at the "Choluk Ata" shopping center located on S. Orozbakov Street.

17.01.2026, 14:43
In the Alai District, residents voluntarily surrendered traumatic weapons to the police
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In the Alai District, residents voluntarily surrendered traumatic weapons to the police

According to information provided by the Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs, in the Alay District, three local residents voluntarily handed over three traumatic pistols to the police for further disposal. As noted by the Department of Internal Affairs, this decision was a result of the spread of videos on social media that documented instances of threats and violence involving firearms. In addition, the weapons of three owners of registered traumatic pistols were temporarily seized

17.01.2026, 13:41
In Osh, a two-year-old child underwent emergency surgery to remove 17 swallowed magnets
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In Osh, a two-year-old child underwent emergency surgery to remove 17 swallowed magnets

A two-year-old child was urgently hospitalized in the children's clinical hospital of the Osh region after swallowing 17 magnetic elements that were part of a toy. This was reported by the medical staff of the institution. Doctors stated that for three days the child suffered from constant vomiting. Upon visiting the district hospital, an X-ray examination confirmed the presence of several foreign bodies located in the intestines in a chain formation, which led to his transfer to the

17.01.2026, 12:32
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In Kyzyl-Kiya, a driver who fatally hit a pedestrian and fled the scene of the accident was detained.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the incident occurred on January 15, 2026, at around 01:20 on Kulatov Street, near the "Altyn-Ordo" restaurant. The driver of a Volkswagen Passat hit a pedestrian, after which he left the vehicle and fled the scene. Police officers, after conducting operational search activities, were able to identify the owner of the vehicle. The suspect, a resident of the Üch-Korgon rural district in the

17.01.2026, 12:17
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A truck with mandarins overturned on the bypass road

On the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart, near the village of Milianfan in the Issyk-Ata district, an incident occurred involving the overturning of a truck that was transporting mandarins. This information was provided by eyewitnesses to a correspondent from Turmush.

17.01.2026, 12:17
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A Wanted Person Detained in Osh Region

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, on January 14, 2026, during operational search activities, officers of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department detained a wanted citizen named A. Zh., born in 2004. After the detention, he was placed in a temporary detention facility. The Internal Affairs Directorate also noted that work on identifying and detaining wanted individuals continues and will be intensified.

17.01.2026, 12:15
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A Day in the Life of the Investigative and Operational Group of GOM-8

Every day, the investigative and operational group of the GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District responds to incidents, documenting circumstances and gathering evidence. On January 16, the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" spent the day with law enforcement officers to see how their work unfolds from the inside. The day began with a briefing conducted by the head of GOM-8, Alisher Abylov.

17.01.2026, 11:23
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A 29-Year-Old Man Detained in Bishkek on Suspicion of Murder

According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 14, 2026, the "102" service received information about the discovery of a man's body in a field. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene, which confirmed the fact of finding a body without signs of life. Later, the identity of the deceased was established — he turned out to be A. R., born in 1976. Based on the collected data, a criminal case was initiated

17.01.2026, 10:47
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In the village of Tash-Dobo, a man's body was found. A case has been opened under the article "Murder."

According to information received from the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs, the body of a 52-year-old man was found in his home in the village of Tash-Dobo. This report was received by the police on January 15, 2026, at approximately 14:43. It has been established that the deceased, Sh. A., was born in 1973. A forensic investigative group has been dispatched to the scene to conduct the necessary checks.

17.01.2026, 10:05
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In Bishkek, an ambulance was involved in a traffic accident

The incident occurred on the evening of January 16 in the central part of Bishkek. Witnesses of the event reported the accident to the Call center of Kaktus.media. According to them, the collision took place at the corner of Moscow and K. Akiev streets, but they did not witness the moment of the accident itself.

16.01.2026, 21:00
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In Bishkek, a teacher who hit a student was fired

In Bishkek, a teacher from school No. 87 was fired after an incident in which she hit a student. This information was provided by the city hall of the capital. According to the authorities, a special commission was established that recorded serious violations of both legislative norms and principles of professional ethics.

16.01.2026, 20:26
A Murder Occurred in Tash-Dobo After the Feast
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A Murder Occurred in Tash-Dobo After the Feast

The suspect in the crime has been detained The events that took place in the village of Tash-Dobo have become the subject of an investigation following a report of a murder received by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region.

16.01.2026, 18:36
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Teacher Beats Student: Boy's Parents Refuse to File a Complaint

In Bishkek, at school No. 87, a teacher K.D., born in 1983, was detained after an incident in which she hit her student during a lesson. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. A video has appeared on social media showing the educator using physical violence against the student.

16.01.2026, 17:37
In Moscow, a girl who fled domestic violence from Ingushetia has been found
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In Moscow, a girl who fled domestic violence from Ingushetia has been found

Photo from the internet In Moscow, law enforcement officers detained 21-year-old Aina Mankieva, a native of Ingushetia, on suspicion of theft. The girl left her home in the spring of 2025, leaving behind her belongings and documents, after years of living under domestic violence. Human rights organizations express concerns that she may be returned to her family. This was reported by Forbes. During the police interrogation, Aina filed a complaint against her relatives, stating that they had

16.01.2026, 17:21
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An earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan today

Today, at 11:23 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology at the National Academy of Sciences. According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the seismic activity was located on the border with Tajikistan, 17 kilometers southeast of the village of Aчык-Суу and 124 kilometers southwest of the city of Osh.

16.01.2026, 17:09
Corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security uncovered violations in the supply of weapons
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Corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security uncovered violations in the supply of weapons

As a result of the inspection conducted by the GKNB, it was established that one of the companies supplying weapons did not fulfill the terms of the contract with the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan. According to the special service, an audit carried out by the Ministry of Finance revealed damages amounting to 244,587,870 soms (approximately 2,700,000 euros). As part of the initiated criminal case and the investigative actions taken, this amount was fully reimbursed by the company.

16.01.2026, 16:45
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The Defense Ministry contractor is accused of causing the state a loss of 244 million soms.

A contracting organization involved in supplying military equipment to the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan has found itself at the center of a scandal due to violations of contractual obligations. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic. An audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance revealed that the state suffered damages amounting to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (approximately 2.7 million euros). As a result, a

16.01.2026, 16:24
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The teacher who beat a student in Bishkek has been taken to the police.

A video has surfaced on social media capturing the moment when a teacher uses physical force against a student. This incident occurred in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. According to information from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, this case has been recorded in the logbook. In connection with this, a woman, K.D., born in 1983, was summoned to the police for necessary investigative actions. Currently, a preliminary investigation is underway, expert examinations are being

16.01.2026, 16:24
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A difficult situation in life forced a woman to turn to the police.

In Bishkek, a woman asked the police for assistance. On January 16, around noon, a call was received at the duty station from a city resident who reported her difficult situation. The deputy head of the GOM-8 of the First May District Police Department, Usön Arapbaev, made contact with her.

16.01.2026, 16:05
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In Kyrgyzstan, 14 fires were registered in one day

In the last day, 14 cases of fire were registered in Kyrgyzstan, with 16 units of firefighting equipment involved in extinguishing them. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on January 15. Of all incidents, 4 occurred in the Osh region, 2 each in the Naryn, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, and 2 fires were recorded in Bishkek. One fire occurred in both the Chui and Issyk-Kul regions.

16.01.2026, 15:59
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The GKNB detained an employee of the Jayil District Department of Internal Affairs.

On January 15, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a police officer caught in bribery extortion. As part of a criminal case initiated under Article 343 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Bribery Extortion"), on January 13, police captain Zh.A.Z. from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District was detained. This occurred at the moment he was receiving 150,000 soms, with the support of the Internal

16.01.2026, 15:54