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Suspects in a Knife Robbery Attack Detained in Bishkek
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Suspects in a Knife Robbery Attack Detained in Bishkek

According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, law enforcement officers have detained suspects in a robbery that occurred in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo". As reported by the First May District Department of Internal Affairs, on January 6 at 4:18 AM, a citizen named E.M. reported to them. He stated that strangers had broken the window of his Honda Fit, beaten him, and inflicted a knife wound to his thigh. After that, the criminals

14.01.2026, 14:36
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The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek in connection with the case of 22 million euros for the landfill.

A criminal case has been initiated against former officials of the Bishkek city administration and leaders of contracting companies on charges of corruption. This case is related to the public procurement conducted as part of a project to improve the solid waste management system and the construction of a new landfill, according to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security. In 2015, a credit organization allocated 22 million euros to the Bishkek city

14.01.2026, 14:03
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained 7 employees of weight and dimension checkpoints for receiving bribes.

- Seven employees of the weight and dimension checkpoints located on the Bishkek — Osh highway were detained by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on charges of systematically extorting bribes from truck drivers, according to information from the department's press service. The investigation established that these officials demanded amounts ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 soms from drivers for allowing vehicles that exceeded the permissible weight limits to pass without documenting the

14.01.2026, 13:35
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In Bishkek, a man threatened with a gun after a road conflict

According to the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, the incident occurred on January 13. In the evening, a video appeared on social media showing one of the participants in a road conflict pulling out an object resembling a gun. As a result of the incident, N. I., born in 1990, was detained and taken to the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. A report was filed against him for petty hooliganism under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 13:30
On the road Bishkek - Osh, a fuel truck with heavy oil overturned
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On the road Bishkek - Osh, a fuel truck with heavy oil overturned

Today at 9:50 AM, a fuel truck carrying heavy oil overturned on the Bishkek - Osh highway. The information was provided by the company "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk". At the 428th kilometer of the road, the truck experienced a steering rack failure, which led to its overturning onto the roadway. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident.

14.01.2026, 13:28
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Man threatened driver with a gun. He is wanted.

Today, January 14, at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkula Street in Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a man threatened another driver with a gun and then fled the scene. This information was shared by the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. Currently, law enforcement agencies are taking measures to establish the identity and whereabouts of the perpetrator. After the investigation is completed, the actions will be assessed legally in accordance with current legislation.

14.01.2026, 13:06
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In Tokmok, a resident who stacked branches near his house was issued a warning

In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, a local resident received a warning for stacking tree branches in front of his house for heating the stove. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the municipal management of the city administration. “The warning was issued for violating the norms of landscaping the adjacent territory. If the issue is not resolved within three days, the law provides for a fine of 3000 soms. Violations include unauthorized storage of tree branches and

14.01.2026, 13:02
In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft have been detained
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In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft have been detained

Two men have been detained in the Chui region, suspected of abducting a girl with the intent of marrying her. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to preliminary data, the incident occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (Voenno-Antonovka) on the night of January 13. At around 00:30, a local resident encountered a stranger and his friend, who, using force, compelled her to get into a Honda Stepwgn and drove away.

14.01.2026, 12:44
Road conflict in Bishkek. Man detained for threats with a gun
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Road conflict in Bishkek. Man detained for threats with a gun

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement authorities detained a man who brandished an object resembling a gun during a road conflict. He was taken to the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, where a protocol was drawn up under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning petty hooliganism. A pneumatic pistol was also seized from the detainee, and he was placed in a temporary detention cell. According to law enforcement information, the incident

14.01.2026, 12:43
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On the bridge over the Naryn River on the Bishkek-Osh highway, a fuel truck with oil overturned — eyewitnesses sent videos

On the Bishkek—Osh highway, a fuel truck carrying heavy oil overturned, leading to a fuel spill into the Naryn River. Eyewitnesses reported this to a Turmush correspondent. According to them, the accident occurred today, January 14, at approximately 10:00 on the bridge in the village of Kırpsay. As a result of the incident, traffic on the highway was temporarily halted for more than an hour.

14.01.2026, 12:39
Employees of weight and dimension control detained for extorting money from drivers
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Employees of weight and dimension control detained for extorting money from drivers

As a result of operational measures, seven employees of the weight and dimension control on the Bishkek-Osh highway were detained for regularly extorting bribes from drivers. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic confirmed this information. According to law enforcement data, the weight and dimension control employees received illegal payments from drivers ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 soms for allowing trucks that exceeded the permissible weight to pass

14.01.2026, 12:27
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Mass Arrests of Officials at Weighing Stations on the Bishkek - Osh Road

As a result of inspections at the weight and dimension control posts on the Bishkek - Osh highway, serious violations were identified. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to available information, the police received data about abuses committed by employees of the weight and dimension posts, which are subordinate to the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to

14.01.2026, 12:23
A case has been opened in the Chui region for illegal vehicle registration
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A case has been opened in the Chui region for illegal vehicle registration

A case of abuse of official position related to the illegal registration of a vehicle has been recorded in the Chui region, as reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement officials, this year citizens S.A. and J.R. brought a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, declaring it as spare parts. For subsequent illegal registration and sale, they acquired a registration document for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make, which belonged to citizen N.I., and also

14.01.2026, 12:23
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Landslide Occurred in Kara-Kulja District

On January 14, a landslide occurred in the village of Sharkyritma, located in the rural district of Ilai-Talaa in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. Specialists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic have been dispatched to the scene to gather information about the incident. The field team includes the deputy head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Osh region, the head of the district emergency department, three experts from the Department of

14.01.2026, 12:17
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Near Bishkek, an attempt was made to abduct a girl for marriage.

On January 14, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a case of ala kachuu. The incident took place in the village of Kozhomkul (Voenno-Antonovka) around 00:30 on January 13. A local resident was approached by an acquaintance along with two friends, and despite her resistance, they forcibly placed her in a Honda Stepwgn and drove away.

14.01.2026, 12:16
The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the case of the landfill.
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The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the case of the landfill.

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) announced the detention of several officials from the city hall of the capital, as well as leaders of contracting organizations. This is related to an investigation into corruption concerning the design and construction of a new landfill in Bishkek. According to the GKNB, a criminal case was initiated due to the misuse of budget funds within the framework of a program aimed at improving solid waste management and creating

14.01.2026, 12:05
Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder
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Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained two men on suspicion of murder, as reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to the police, on January 11, 2026, at 13:10, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Office of the Kemin district about the discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in one of the houses in the city of Kemin.

14.01.2026, 11:57
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Second case in a day. A participant in a road conflict with a weapon is being sought in Bishkek.

After the incident that occurred on the morning of January 14 at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkulov Street, a check has been initiated in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. According to information from law enforcement agencies, an unknown man threatened another driver with a gun during a road conflict and soon left the scene of the incident. This incident has been recorded in the log of the Sverdlovsk

14.01.2026, 11:55
A man threatening with a gun during a road conflict was detained in Bishkek
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A man threatening with a gun during a road conflict was detained in Bishkek

Recently, a video surfaced on social media capturing a road conflict that occurred at the final stop of route No. 100 in Bishkek. The footage shows a man saying, "Do you want to talk legally? Come here," while pulling out an object resembling a gun. This incident took place in the evening the day before. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District of the capital, information about this incident was registered in the automated information

14.01.2026, 11:54
In the city of Manas, a missing 17-year-old girl has been searched for almost a month now.
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In the city of Manas, a missing 17-year-old girl has been searched for almost a month now.

In Manas, efforts continue to search for a 17-year-old girl who has gone missing. According to information provided by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Jalal-Abad region, on December 16, 2025, at 11:00 local time, Abdullaeva Khasiyatkhan Mirzakhidovna, born in 2008, left her home at 23 Navoi Street, taking her passport with her. Since then, nothing has been known about her whereabouts.

14.01.2026, 11:48
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In Kyrgyzstan, 15 fires were registered in one day

In the last 24 hours, 15 cases of fire have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, for the elimination of which 15 firefighting crews were mobilized. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on January 14. The most significant number of incidents occurred in the Issyk-Kul region — 4 cases. In the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, 3 fires were registered each, in the Osh region — 2, and one case each in Bishkek, Osh, and the Talas region.

14.01.2026, 11:37
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In Bishkek, the police are searching for a man who threatened with a gun

Activist Maxim Zolotykh posted a video online showing a confrontation between drivers, one of whom threatened the other with a gun. The video’s author explained that both cars were turning from Osmonkula Street onto Jibek Jolu Avenue. According to him, one of the drivers had an obstruction on the right and cut off the other. “After a brief exchange, he caught up with us and started threatening,” he added.

14.01.2026, 11:34
In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder
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In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder

Two men were detained in the Chui region on suspicion of murder, as reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. The incident occurred on January 11 at 13:10. The body of a man born in 1960 was found in one of the houses in the city of Kemin, with stab wounds. An investigative team promptly arrived at the scene, which sent the body to the morgue for further examination and ordered forensic examinations.

14.01.2026, 11:30
Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimensional checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained
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Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimensional checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs received information about corrupt actions by employees of the weight and dimension posts on the Bishkek - Osh highway, which are subordinate to the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport. It was revealed that officials regularly took bribes from drivers, ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 soms, for allowing trucks exceeding the permissible weight to pass without registering violations. According to preliminary data, between

14.01.2026, 11:27
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In Bishkek, a taxi driver attacked passengers, beating one of them.

An incident occurred in a taxi in Bishkek, which was captured on camera. A video featuring the injured girl has surfaced on social media. According to preliminary data, the conflict arose between the taxi driver and his passengers—a mother and daughter—resulting in the driver hitting one of the women.

14.01.2026, 11:27
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A criminal case has been opened in the Chuy Region for the substitution of VIN codes of the "Lexus 330"

- A criminal case has been initiated in the Chui region regarding the illegal substitution of VIN codes for a Lexus RX 330, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. According to the investigation, in 2023, citizens S.A. and J.R. imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, which they declared as spare parts. To carry out the illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make,

14.01.2026, 11:26
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In Bishkek, a bus hit a pedestrian. The injured person has been hospitalized.

On January 13, around 6:00 AM, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Gagarin and Elmirebek Imanaliev streets in Bishkek. According to information from the press service of the capital's police department, a bus on route No. 15, driven by a 1988-born driver, was traveling north on Imanaliev Street. While making a right turn onto Gagarin Street, it struck a woman crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.

14.01.2026, 11:18
The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.
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The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.

The criminal case was initiated by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) in connection with corruption offenses related to the implementation of a project aimed at improving solid waste management and the construction of a new landfill in Bishkek. As a result of the investigation, several key figures were detained, including the former vice mayor of the capital, S.R.A., the former director of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," A.A.Z., as well as the

14.01.2026, 11:08
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The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek, the former director of the "Sanitary Polygon," and the heads of contracting companies.

A criminal case has been initiated in Bishkek related to corrupt actions among municipal employees and heads of contracting organizations involved in state procurement for the project aimed at improving the solid waste management system and constructing a new landfill, reports the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the investigation, in 2015, the Bishkek city hall received 22 million euros from a lending organization to improve the material and

14.01.2026, 11:05
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A murder occurred in Kemin. Suspects detained.

In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies have detained two men on suspicion of murder. According to information provided by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs, on January 11, 2026, at 13:10, a report was received at the Kemin District Police Department about the discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in one of the houses in the city.

14.01.2026, 11:04
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In Bishkek, a man called another "stinky" and threatened him with a gun. He has been detained.

A video has surfaced on Kyrgyzstan's social networks, capturing a conflict between two men. During the argument, one of the participants pulled out a gun and insulted the other, calling him a "stinky." According to the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs on January 14, the incident occurred at the final stop of bus No. 100 and was triggered by a road conflict.

14.01.2026, 10:50
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Operation "Arsenal": In Nookat, residents voluntarily surrendered firearms

In the Nookat district, two individuals voluntarily decided to hand over firearms to the police, according to information provided by the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the agency's data, a preventive raid called "Arsenal" was organized at the Nookat District Internal Affairs Department. The aim of the event was to prevent incidents related to firearms and to identify illegally stored weapons. Emphasis was also placed on

14.01.2026, 10:40
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Suspects in the Abduction of a Girl Detained in the Sokuluk District. Photo

In the Sokuluk district, an incident occurred involving the abduction of a girl with the intent of forced marriage. This information was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to information received on January 13, a resident of the village of Kozhomkul named S. A., born in 2007, reported to the Sokuluk district internal affairs department. She stated that around 00:30, two young men she barely knew approached her. Using physical force, they forcibly

14.01.2026, 10:11
Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration
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Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers uncovered a case of illegal vehicle registration. A Lexus RX 330 imported from Japan, which had altered VIN codes, came under suspicion. Two individuals were detained in connection with this case: a specialist from the State Enterprise "UNAA," J.B., and a citizen, J.R., as reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The agency established that the suspects provided fake notarized documents to

14.01.2026, 09:29
Former head of the Tax Service and his deputy sentenced
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Former head of the Tax Service and his deputy sentenced

The former chairman of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov, received their sentences, as reported by the court. The Lenin District Court of Bishkek, considering the case, issued its decision on December 25, 2025. A.A.K. was found guilty under articles 337 part 3 and 337 part 3 of the Criminal Code. Based on article 77 of the Criminal Code, he was fined 4000 calculation indicators, which amounts to 400,000 soms, and was deprived of the right to hold

14.01.2026, 08:52
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Ex-husband strangled and then inflicted fatal wounds on 28-year-old Takhmina from Suzak — this happened in front of her sister.

A resident of the village of Suzak in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, 28-year-old Takmina Rustamzhan kyzy, became a victim of her ex-husband. According to relatives, four years have passed since their divorce. Takmina and her ex-husband have two children, aged 10 and 8. The brother of the deceased bitterly reports that he tried to intervene to save his sister, but unfortunately, he could not help her.

13.01.2026, 23:22
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In the city of Manas, a 40-year-old woman was found hanged in her home.

A tragic event occurred in Manas: on January 10, the local police department received information from the ambulance service that a woman born in 1985 was found hanged in her home. According to data provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the deceased, known as I. V., was discovered in her house.

13.01.2026, 21:19
Fine and deprivation of class ranks. The ex-head of the State Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced.
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Fine and deprivation of class ranks. The ex-head of the State Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced.

The Lenin District Court has issued a ruling in the case of Altynbek Abduvapov, the former head of the Tax Service, and his deputy Islambek Kydyrgychov. Both were found guilty of abusing their official powers, according to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The court, in considering the case, imposed a fine of 400,000 soms on Altynbek Abduvapov, which must be paid into the state budget, while his deputy received a fine of 300,000 soms. In addition, both individuals have been stripped of

13.01.2026, 21:13