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In Uzbekistan, a girl had 1.4 kilograms of hair removed from her stomach

In the Kashkadarya region, a 20-year-old girl sought medical attention complaining of severe pain in the upper part of her abdomen, as well as bloating, nausea, and vomiting. During a medical examination and subsequent surgery, doctors discovered a massive hairball in her stomach weighing 1.4 kilograms, reports Podrobno.uz. This is the second time the girl has visited the hospital with similar symptoms; she was under outpatient care. During the operation, the medical team successfully removed

22.01.2026, 21:20
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Death of an infant in the Uzgen district: police have appointed an examination

The death of a two-month-old infant in Uzgen is under investigation, reported the regional department of internal affairs of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 21, the Uzgen police department received a report from a local hospital about the death of a child who was born on November 11, 2025. The cause of death was a severe condition caused by anemia. A fact has been registered, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated, during which witnesses to the

22.01.2026, 18:56
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The guy whose body was found in a burned car near the village of Spartak has been buried.

In the Panfilov district, in the village of Telman, the funeral of a young man took place, whose body was found in a burned car in a desolate area near the village of Spartak. According to relatives, the farewell to the 25-year-old man took place on January 22, 2025, in his hometown of Telman, where his father resides. The deceased is survived by his mother and younger sister.

22.01.2026, 18:52
In the Bazar-Korgon District, an attempt to bribe a police officer was thwarted
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In the Bazar-Korgon District, an attempt to bribe a police officer was thwarted

In the Bazar-Korgon district, an attempt to bribe a police officer was thwarted. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the department, a citizen with the initials S. I. offered the investigator a monetary reward of 100,000 soms to avoid criminal liability in a case that was under review. Based on this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 345, concerning bribery, of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

22.01.2026, 17:51
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In the Bazar-Korgon District, an attempt was made to bribe an employee of the internal affairs authorities.

In the Bazar-Korgon district, an attempt to bribe a law enforcement officer was thwarted, reports the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information, police officers stopped an attempt to give a bribe. It has been established that a citizen with the initials S.I. tried to evade criminal liability in a case that is currently under review by offering a bribe to an investigator in order to prevent the initiation of a criminal case.

22.01.2026, 17:50
Family of 87-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Claims She Was Deceived and Her Home Taken Away
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Family of 87-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Claims She Was Deceived and Her Home Taken Away

Svetlana Prokofyeva, 87, suffers from dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. According to her family, she became a victim of fraudsters, which is linked to the inaction of law enforcement agencies and inconsistent court decisions. Andrey Storozhev, Svetlana's son-in-law, appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, asking them to intervene in the situation that led to the woman losing her home. Memory Issues After

22.01.2026, 17:15
In the Issyk-Kul Region, two residents rescued after being stranded in the mountains in a car
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, two residents rescued after being stranded in the mountains in a car

Two people who found themselves in a difficult situation in the mountains of the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region were successfully rescued. This information was provided by representatives of the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, the incident occurred when their car broke down on the Koy-Bel road, near the village of Korgondu-Bulak. Freezing, they decided to call for help by dialing the emergency service number 112. Photo

22.01.2026, 16:24
The guy was turned into a homeless person, deprived of his apartment in the center. A police officer is involved in the case.
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The guy was turned into a homeless person, deprived of his apartment in the center. A police officer is involved in the case.

Elena Chasova, a resident of Bishkek, contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media to share how she recognized her classmate who had become homeless. According to her, the young man lost not only his apartment in the center of Bishkek but also his health. Elena decided to help him by arranging for him to stay in a shelter and also initiated a criminal case against the police officer who became one of the figures in the case. She noted that Rysbek, who often visited her son, began to raise

22.01.2026, 15:57
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The State Committee for National Security detained an employee of "Bishkektrans" while receiving a bribe of 1 million soms.

On January 19, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) caught an employee of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" red-handed while attempting to receive a bribe of 1 million soms. This incident occurred as part of the work of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by the state committee, some employees of the procurement department of this enterprise

22.01.2026, 15:41
A Bishkek City Hall employee was detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms.
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A Bishkek City Hall employee was detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms.

On January 19, Monday, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of an employee of "Bishkek City Transport." The man was arrested while receiving an illegal amount totaling one million soms. According to available information, some employees of the procurement department of this municipal enterprise regularly extorted 10% of the value of tenders, creating artificial obstacles and delaying the financing process for completed work.

22.01.2026, 15:35
In Bishkek, pickpockets were detained for stealing nearly 700,000 soms in a minibus.
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In Bishkek, pickpockets were detained for stealing nearly 700,000 soms in a minibus.

Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital detained two suspects in organizing a major theft. The details of the incident were announced by the press service of the department. On January 8, a woman named E.B. contacted the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, reporting that during her trip on route taxi No. 161, her wallet containing 595,000 soms, 400 dollars, and a set of jewelry worth 100,000 soms was stolen from her bag.

22.01.2026, 15:20
City Hall employee detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms
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City Hall employee detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms

A worker of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," which is subordinate to the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital's mayoralty, has been detained. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detention occurred while receiving a bribe of one million soms. The GKNB also noted that some employees of the procurement department of this municipal enterprise regularly extorted 10% of the total tender

22.01.2026, 15:03
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In Bishkek, a family troublemaker has been detained, and three children have been temporarily handed over to their grandfather.

In Bishkek, an incident related to a family conflict occurred in the Pervomaisky district. Local police responded promptly to the incoming signal. Upon arrival at the scene, the police issued a protection order to the woman who sought help. Her husband, who was disturbing public order, was detained and taken to the police department in accordance with established legal procedures.

22.01.2026, 14:40
Inappropriate actions via video call concerning a fourth grader. An investigation is underway.
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Inappropriate actions via video call concerning a fourth grader. An investigation is underway.

In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies have begun an investigation following reports that appeared on social media regarding possible indecent actions towards a fourth-grade student by a resident of the village of Sokuluk. According to the police, on January 22, 2026, during monitoring of the TikTok platform, information was discovered concerning the alleged unlawful actions of a citizen with the initials K.D., who resides in the mentioned village.

22.01.2026, 14:07
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The State National Security Committee thwarted a large scheme: 32 hospital buildings were sold illegally

In the Jalal-Abad region, facts of illegal transfer of several properties related to medical institutions into private hands have been discovered. The State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported on the results of its operational actions. During the investigation, it became known that 32 administrative buildings and 5 land plots located on the territory of the regional clinical hospital in Manas, as well as hospitals in Bazar-Korgon and Kochkor-Ata, were illegally alienated and used for

22.01.2026, 13:44
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Infant Dies from Blood Loss. Police Have Launched an Investigation

A baby has died in the hospital of the Uzgen district. A report on this was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, and an investigation has been initiated in connection with this. It has become known that the child, who was born in 2026, was hospitalized in critical condition with post-hemorrhagic shock and severe bleeding. This case has been registered, and investigative actions have already begun. Expert examinations have been appointed, and witnesses have been

22.01.2026, 13:23
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Suspect in large-scale car fraud detained, - Main Internal Affairs Directorate

- Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, detained a man suspected of a series of fraudulent activities involving a significant amount of money, the press service of the agency reports. On January 15, 2026, a representative of one of the limited liability companies, citizen S.A., filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek. He requested measures to be taken against citizen A.A.

22.01.2026, 13:18
In Bishkek, a man seized four cars and money under the guise of delivery
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In Bishkek, a man seized four cars and money under the guise of delivery

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a man has been detained who is suspected of stealing several cars and cash from a company under the pretext of delivering them. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVD) of the city. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 9, 2026, the perpetrator, having gained the trust of the employees of the company, gained access to vehicles worth $159,270, as well as $4,000 intended for transportation expenses. Instead of

22.01.2026, 13:16
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Drinking Father, Chaos, and Dirty Children — Police Checked a Troubled Family in Bishkek

Law enforcement officers responded to a call about domestic violence and arrived at the scene. On January 22, the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Primorsky District reported that the house was in significant disarray, and the air was filled with an unpleasant odor. A neighbor of the family informed the police that the head of the large family regularly consumes alcohol and creates scandals. As a result, a protocol was drawn up against the offender, and he was placed in

22.01.2026, 13:14