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The local police chief was offered a bribe to avoid towing a car to the impound lot — the court sentenced the guy to 2 years in prison

The Supreme Court confirmed the decision of the first-instance court in the case of a resident of the Batken region who was convicted of bribing a police chief. He will spend 2 years in prison. According to the case materials published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, on April 23, 2025, at 15:00, on the 90.5 km mark of the Osh—Razakov highway, in the area of the Aiyl Aimak named after A. Masaliev, Ikram [name changed to I.F.E.], driving a neighbor's car, made dangerous

04.02.2026, 10:46
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The deputy called for enhanced safety measures to prevent child drownings

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Chyngyz Ajibayev, who holds the position of vice-speaker, emphasized the importance of preventing cases of child drowning. He cited recent tragic events: at the end of January, two children drowned in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, and in the Sokuluk district, one child died after falling through cracked ice.

04.02.2026, 10:41
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In Bishkek, a man was run over by a truck

A recent incident in Bishkek, captured on video, occurred at the corner of Leo Tolstoy and Kuliev streets. Witnesses claim that a man suddenly ran out in front of a moving truck. Fortunately, despite the serious circumstances, the victim survived. First aid was administered at the scene, after which he was taken to a medical facility. So far, no official statements have been made by representatives of law enforcement or medical personnel, and the reasons for the incident are still being

04.02.2026, 09:49
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The GKNB detained the head of the "Dostuk - Road" checkpoint

On February 2, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) conducted an operation to combat corruption, during which the head of the "Dostuk - Road" checkpoint, known as "A.N.O.", who works in the Border Service in the Osh region, was detained. According to the GKNB press service, this employee systematically used intermediaries to receive monetary payments for facilitating the passage of foreign citizens through the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. In addition, he provided support

04.02.2026, 09:47
Head of the "Dostuk-Road" Checkpoint Detained for Systemic Corruption
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Head of the "Dostuk-Road" Checkpoint Detained for Systemic Corruption

The specialized service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained the head of the "Dostuk-Road" checkpoint in the Osh region on suspicion of organizing systemic corruption. This information was announced by the press service of the agency. According to available data, on February 2, 2026, as part of the fight against corrupt practices, an employee known by the initials A.N.O. was detained. The investigation revealed that he created artificial queues at the

04.02.2026, 09:12
The head of the "Dostuk-Road" checkpoint has been detained
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The head of the "Dostuk-Road" checkpoint has been detained

As a result of an investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security, instances of corruption were discovered at the 'Dostuk-Road' checkpoint. The committee reported that on February 2, 2026, in the course of the fight against corruption, the head of the 'Dostuk-Road' checkpoint in the Osh region, A.N.O., was detained and is now in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

04.02.2026, 09:08
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Man dies in avalanche in Osh region

The incident reported by Deputy Omurzakov at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4 occurred on January 31. An avalanche descended on the jailoo in the Kara-Kulja district. According to the deputy, the body of the deceased was found the day before, four days after the incident. He noted that local authorities and emergency services worked effectively, but to improve their operations, they need modern snow removal equipment. About 200 local residents participated in clearing the snow

04.02.2026, 08:48
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The court has arrested an official of the State Agency for Land Resources, detained for bribing an employee of the State National Security Committee.

In the Talas City Court, a preventive measure was chosen for a representative of the State Agency for Land Resources, who is suspected of bribing an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to Turmush, on February 3, 2026, the court reviewed the case of E.A.T., who is charged under Article 345, Part 2, Clause 2 of the Criminal Code, concerning bribery for the commission of knowingly illegal actions.

04.02.2026, 08:27
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Deputy of the City Council forced the Traffic Police to fine the mayor of Balakchy

A video has appeared on social media in which the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Bolot Ibragimov, previously known as an activist, participates in the inspection of a vehicle belonging to the mayor's office of Balakchi. In the footage, the parliamentarian demands that road service workers issue protocols against a car that was driving with tinted windows without having the necessary permission. According to witnesses, this violation was obvious. As a result of the inspection, inspectors

04.02.2026, 08:11
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A man owes nearly 500,000 soms to his children — the court sentenced him to 2 years in prison

A resident of the Batken region, who had not paid alimony since 2017, was sentenced to two years in prison due to an accumulated debt of 500,000 soms. This became known on February 3 from the Judicial Enforcement Service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the agency's information, a probation measure had previously been applied to him; however, after an appeal from his ex-wife, the court decided to tighten the punishment.

04.02.2026, 07:45
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On February 4, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District announced the start of a preventive campaign "Cyber Fraud," being conducted in Bishkek. As part of the event, law enforcement officials, together with representatives of the local administration, are focusing on important cybersecurity measures. Citizens are strongly advised not to disclose their personal data to third parties, including bank card details, PIN codes, passwords, and SMS

04.02.2026, 07:29
In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam killed
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In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam killed

According to information provided by Reuters, citing sources close to the family and a lawyer, Saif al-Islam, the son of Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. Media photo. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi killed in Libya 53-year-old Saif al-Islam Gaddafi became a victim of an attack by unknown assailants who shot him in his own home. Before the overthrow of the Gaddafi regime in 2011, he was one of the most influential figures in Libya and attempted to participate in the presidential elections in

04.02.2026, 07:15
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Tragedy in Sokuluk: one of the drowned children died on his birthday

A tragedy occurred in the Sokuluk district of the Chuy region, resulting in the drowning of three four-year-old children. As previously reported, preliminary data indicates that the children fell through the ice of a pond. Local residents retrieved their bodies from the water and handed them over to law enforcement authorities. Neighbors reported that the deceased children were close relatives: one was the son of an uncle, another was the son of an aunt, and the third was the child of a

03.02.2026, 19:43
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The GUVVD commented on the video about alleged fraud of 2 million soms in the Chui region

On February 2, law enforcement officers came across a video posted by a user with the nickname N. M. on Instagram. In this video, it was claimed that a resident of the village of Belovodsk stated that several years ago a married couple deceitfully took his money amounting to 2 million soms, and that government agencies allegedly failed to help resolve this issue. The video also mentioned that a blogger helped resolve the conflict and return the money on February 1. During the investigation, law

03.02.2026, 19:10
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In Batken, a man was sentenced to two years in prison for failing to pay alimony

In the Batken region, a man has been sentenced for failing to pay child support since 2017. The court issued a decision for a two-year imprisonment, according to information provided by the Enforcement Service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. According to the data, on July 3, 2017, the Batken District Court ordered him to pay a quarter of all his income for the maintenance of his child until the child reaches adulthood. Despite numerous warnings from the enforcement

03.02.2026, 18:49
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"Threatening with a gun, fighting over the road": Sadyr Japarov reprimanded drivers

At a meeting with citizens at the GOU "Unaa" on February 3, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that driving is not only a technical skill but also a matter of ethics. He pointed out instances where drivers behave aggressively, brandishing guns and getting into fights over trivial matters on the road. "You won't encounter this in Europe or Arab countries," he added.

03.02.2026, 18:33
Child swallowed a battery: doctors at NCOMID saved the little girl's life
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Child swallowed a battery: doctors at NCOMID saved the little girl's life

At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, doctors successfully rescued a one-year-old girl who swallowed a flat coin battery. This complex case required surgical intervention and teamwork from several medical specialists, as reported by the Ministry of Health. According to medical staff, the girl, identified by the initials T.S.A., born in 2024, swallowed a foreign object on the night of February 1. Her parents, mistaking it for a coin, sought help only around 11:00 AM on February

03.02.2026, 17:47
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In Bishkek, a traffic police car collided with a passenger car: the causes of the accident are being investigated.

A traffic accident involving a service vehicle of the State Traffic Safety Department occurred in Bishkek. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened on one of the central streets of the city. The damage to the vehicles turned out to be minor. In the video that appeared on social media, it can be seen that the service vehicle is in the oncoming lane and has its flashing lights on. However, the reasons for the collision and those responsible remain unknown at this time. At the

03.02.2026, 17:38
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In Kara-Kuldja, the body of a 37-year-old man was retrieved from under an avalanche.

In the Kara-Kulja area, located in the Osh region, the body of a 37-year-old man who went missing after a snow avalanche was found on the Jülgür pasture. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on January 31, a group of local residents went hunting on the pasture. During their time hunting, an avalanche occurred, which buried the man under the snow.

03.02.2026, 17:27
Rescuers found the body of a 37-year-old man who was caught in an avalanche
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Rescuers found the body of a 37-year-old man who was caught in an avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan discovered the body of a 37-year-old man who had been missing since an avalanche occurred on the "Julgur" pasture. 229 people participated in the operation to search for the victim. For reference, the tragic incident occurred on January 31, when a group of local residents went hunting, and the avalanche suddenly engulfed the man.

03.02.2026, 17:13