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In Manas, the activities of an unorthodox religious movement have been suppressed

On the territory of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, the activities of an illegal missionary movement were prevented. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the agency, the missionary activity known as daavat was organized by followers of a foreign religious group called "Furkan," which opposes secular policies and actively promotes Sharia law.

02.02.2026, 17:41
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The bailiff service recovered over one million soms in favor of the State Tax Service.

As part of its activities, the bailiff service operating under the General Prosecutor's Office was able to recover an amount exceeding one million soms in favor of the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the press service of the supervisory authority. The enforcement proceedings were completed by the Suzak District Department, which collected the debt from the LLC "Jasur-Komur" for the State Tax Service.

02.02.2026, 17:39
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The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has suppressed the illegal missionary activities of the "Furkan" movement in Manas.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the city of Manas, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) halted the activities of followers of the religious movement "Furkan," which has been deemed illegal. This was reported by the press center of the service. According to the provided data, a group of activists from the movement organized a da'wat, promoting an ideology that contradicts the principles of a secular state and supports Sharia law. During the operation, 20

02.02.2026, 17:37
The GKNB conducted a raid against the REO "Yakin Inkar": extremist materials seized
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The GKNB conducted a raid against the REO "Yakin Inkar": extremist materials seized

As a result of searches conducted on January 22, important information was obtained regarding the activities of the religious extremist group "Yakin Inkar." These operations were part of a criminal case, as reported by the press service of the GKNB. According to the special services, the searches covered 18 residences of members of this organization in the Issyk-Kul region. During the investigative actions, extremist religious materials and mobile devices were seized, which may

02.02.2026, 17:17
The head of the driver training center detained in Bishkek for inciting unrest
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The head of the driver training center detained in Bishkek for inciting unrest

As a result of monitoring social networks and internet resources, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan discovered posts on the Instagram page of a user with the nickname meder.tagaibekovich that undermine the authority of state bodies and contribute to escalating the socio-political situation in the country. Comments under these posts contained calls and statements that could lead to mass riots and destabilization of the situation. In particular, issues

02.02.2026, 16:59
The Bishkek police explained why one of the owners of private driving schools was detained.
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The Bishkek police explained why one of the owners of private driving schools was detained.

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of the owner of one of the private driving schools, noting that this is related to the dissemination of materials that contribute to the destabilization of the socio-political situation in the country. During the monitoring of internet resources on January 27, law enforcement agencies discovered "publications" by a user with the nickname meder.tagaibekovich, which they believe discredit the authorities of the

02.02.2026, 16:49
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Night Raid in Bishkek: Silence Broken, Fines Issued, Clubs Under Control

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in the Pervomaisky district, a raid took place aimed at ensuring public order and compliance with the noise law, as well as anti-tobacco legislation in establishments popular among young people. This was reported by the city's Internal Affairs Department. During the inspection, various bars, cafes, and nightclubs were checked. As a result of the inspections, the district administration issued reports on several establishments, including the club

02.02.2026, 16:48
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Two Heads of Private Driving Schools Detained

On January 30, 2026, the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek reviewed the requests from the investigative bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and made a decision regarding preventive measures against the directors of private driving schools who are involved in criminal cases. This was reported by the court's press service. The court rejected the investigator's request for the detention of K.J.J., who is accused of violating Article 41, Part 4, and

02.02.2026, 16:41
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A video from a school where a high school student is beating younger students has spread on social media.

A video has surfaced online showing a high school student aggressively attacking several younger schoolchildren. The children are standing at the blackboard, and the teenager takes turns pushing and hitting them. Information about the location, time, and circumstances under which this video was filmed is currently unavailable. It is also unknown who was the source of its dissemination.

02.02.2026, 16:15
In Bishkek, the head of a driving school was detained for calls on social media.
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In Bishkek, the head of a driving school was detained for calls on social media.

In Bishkek, cases of the dissemination of materials contributing to the destabilization of the socio-political situation have been recorded. As reported by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital, on January 27, 2026, during monitoring of social networks, a page on Instagram under the name “meder.tagaibekovich” was discovered, which contained posts aimed at discrediting the authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic and undermining stability in the country. According to available

02.02.2026, 16:07
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Illegal shooting of partridges revealed in the Urmaral Valley

In the Urmaral area, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, on January 29, law enforcement officers conducted a raid aimed at combating illegal hunting. As a result of the inspection, a case of shooting partridges during the prohibited period was discovered. Currently, the relevant protocols are being drawn up, and measures are being taken against the offenders.

02.02.2026, 15:46
A worker died in a rock collapse at the Jereuy field
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A worker died in a rock collapse at the Jereuy field

A rock collapse occurred at the underground site of the Jeryuy deposit, resulting in the death of a worker. This was reported by the company "Alliance Altyn." According to the information provided by the company, the incident happened on January 27 at the +3160 level in the area of work of the contractor OsOO "BPK," during anchoring operations. At the time of the incident, four workers from the company were present at this site. To investigate the causes and circumstances

02.02.2026, 15:11
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In Talas, a rock collapse occurred at a production site: One worker was crushed to death, two others are in the hospital.

On January 27, a rock collapse occurred at a production site located at a depth of +3160, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to two others who were hospitalized. All of them were employed by the contracting organization OsOO "BPK" and were performing bolting work. This information was confirmed by local authorities in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.

02.02.2026, 15:04
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Major accident on Lev Tolstoy in Bishkek: several cars collided, no casualties

A serious accident occurred on Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek, involving several cars. This is reported by eyewitnesses of the incident. According to the gathered information, all vehicles sustained significant damage; however, fortunately, there are no reports of fatalities or serious injuries. All participants in the accident do not require medical assistance.

02.02.2026, 14:42
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The guy attracted the attention of the police officer with his behavior. He turned out to be a "dealer."

In Bishkek, a suspect in the illegal drug trade has been detained, as reported by the press service of the First Mai District Department of Internal Affairs. On January 31, one of the police officers, while on duty on the streets of the capital, noticed a young man whose behavior seemed strange to him. During the check, it was revealed that he was engaged in the illegal sale of narcotic substances through so-called "drops."

02.02.2026, 14:25
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In Bishkek, a car driver hit a motorcyclist and fled the scene of the accident.

At night in Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a scooter and a passenger car. Witnesses reported that the driver of the car hit the scooter rider and immediately fled the scene of the accident without offering assistance to the victim. In the video provided by eyewitnesses, it can be seen how the scooter rider flies over the car after the collision, resulting in him being hit by another vehicle. Preliminary reports indicate that the man sustained only minor injuries and was able to get up

02.02.2026, 13:42
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In the Talas Region, "Arsenal" raids took place: results of the weapon inspection

As a result of the conducted raids in the Talas region, 51 units of firearms were seized, as reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department. According to the information from the agency, the activities were organized in accordance with a protocol directive that was adopted following a meeting of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic on December 30, 2025. The aim of the raids was to enhance control over firearms in the Talas region.

02.02.2026, 13:31
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In the village of Ak-Suu in the Moscow District, an apartment in a multi-apartment building burned down in a fire.

In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, an incident occurred in one of the multi-story buildings, resulting in a 35 square meter apartment being completely destroyed by fire. This was reported by local emergency services. According to the agency, the fire broke out around 12:00 in apartment number 25, located on the third floor of a building on Gvardeyskaya Street in the village of Ak-Suu, which is part of the rural district of Narzan.

02.02.2026, 12:58
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During fastening work at the Djeruy mine, there was a rock mass detachment.

On January 27, 2026, a mass of rock detached on the horizon +3160 of the Jerooy mine, where employees of the contracting organization LLC "BPK" were working. This information was provided by the press service of the company "Alliance Altyn." At the time of the incident, there were four workers from the contractor LLC "BPK" on site, which is the general contractor for underground construction works. Currently, 20 contracting organizations are involved at the mine.

02.02.2026, 12:57
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In Bishkek, a driver was caught drunk behind the wheel again after a strange court decision

In Bishkek, a driver who had previously faced legal issues for driving under the influence of alcohol was detained again. He had been acquitted by the court earlier; however, according to the officers of the Patrol Police, the law should apply to everyone without exception, regardless of social status or connections. According to information from the Patrol Police, on November 21, 2025, around 03:00, a Toyota Avalon was stopped on one of the city streets. The driver was Urmat Baiganaliev, who

02.02.2026, 12:48
In Bishkek, a drug dealer was detained. The police seized 29 packets.
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In Bishkek, a drug dealer was detained. The police seized 29 packets.

In Bishkek, police officers detained a suspect in the illegal sale of drugs, reports the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pervomaisky District. The incident occurred on January 31, 2026. During a patrol on Ogorodnaya Street, one of the police officers noticed the suspicious behavior of an unknown individual. Subsequent surveillance revealed that this person was engaged in drug distribution using the "stash" method within the district and the city.

02.02.2026, 12:35