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New violation detection complexes have been installed on Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, new hardware and software complexes for the automatic recording of traffic violations have been installed at important sections of the street infrastructure. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. These complexes were implemented as part of the "Safe Country" program. The software development was carried out by IT specialists from the state institution "Kyzmat," which

27.01.2026, 16:23
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In Kara-Kuldja, a woman has been charged with the murder of her husband

In Kara-Kuldja, where the Kara-Kuldjin District Court of the Osh Region is hearing a criminal case regarding the death of a man, his wife is on the defendant's bench. According to available information, the court proceedings against K.S.B. are at the stage of consideration. She is charged with a crime under Article 122, Part 2, Clause 7 ("Murder committed with particular cruelty") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

27.01.2026, 16:13
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GKNB: In the Suzak District, a 12.8-hectare airstrip has been returned to state ownership

- A fact of illegal privatization of important state agricultural property has been discovered, reports the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This plot, which was allocated to the Suzak inter-farm association "Plodorodie" in 1978 for the aviation servicing of agricultural lands, was of significant importance for ensuring food security and the development of the country's agricultural sector. However, during the reforms and the collapse of

27.01.2026, 15:53
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In Jalal-Abad Region, an 8th Grader Wanted to Carry Out a Terrorist Attack in Schools and Kindergartens

In the Toguz-Torou district of the Jalal-Abad region, an internet terrorist threatening schools and kindergartens has been identified. He turned out to be an 8th-grade student. According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), messages about possible terrorist acts allegedly planned in kindergartens and secondary schools in the village of Kazarman were posted under a hidden account on the Facebook page "Kazaraman reklama".

27.01.2026, 15:46
The GKNB detained the former head of the IVS of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region in a case of torture and extortion.
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The GKNB detained the former head of the IVS of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region in a case of torture and extortion.

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of T. K. A., who previously held the position of head of the temporary detention facility of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. He is suspected of extortion and torture against M. K., who was in custody. According to the investigation, T. K. A., using his official powers and threatening M. K. with physical harm, offered him improved conditions of detention in the isolation facility for

27.01.2026, 15:34
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A group of guys suspected of extortion was detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a group of young people suspected of extortion, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to information received by the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, on January 17, citizen B.Ch. filed a complaint stating that on December 18, 2025, around 21:30, her son was kidnapped by unknown individuals on Shirokaya Street. The woman reported that the criminals, threatening her and applying

27.01.2026, 15:20
In Kazarman, the author of threats about terrorist attacks in schools and kindergartens has been detained - GKNB
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In Kazarman, the author of threats about terrorist attacks in schools and kindergartens has been detained - GKNB

In the village of Kazarman, located in the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region, a schoolboy has been detained for spreading threats about possible terrorist acts in educational institutions. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). GKNB specialists found that under an anonymous account on the "Kazarman Advertising" page on Facebook, messages were published regarding the preparation of attacks on schools and kindergartens.

27.01.2026, 15:09
Law enforcement detained a suspect in false reports of explosions in kindergartens and schools
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Law enforcement detained a suspect in false reports of explosions in kindergartens and schools

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the village of Kazarman, a suspect was detained for spreading false information about terrorist acts in educational institutions. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). The agency established that a hidden account on the page "Kazarman Advertising" on Facebook posted information about allegedly planned explosions in local kindergartens and schools, which caused considerable

27.01.2026, 15:04
The former head of the IVS of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul District has been accused of torture and extortion.
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The former head of the IVS of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul District has been accused of torture and extortion.

In Kyrgyzstan, the former head of the temporary detention facility of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region, police major T.K.A., has been detained, as reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the SCNS, the ex-police officer was involved in a scheme to extort money from a citizen, M.K. He threatened the detainee, using his official position, and demanded money, promising to create "comfortable conditions" in the detention facility.

27.01.2026, 14:24
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In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 3,500 officials submitted declarations with violations

The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan conducted an inspection to ensure compliance with the requirements for submitting the Unified Tax Declaration for 2024, concerning state and municipal employees. This was reported by the main supervisory authority. During the inspection, it was found that 3,472 officials failed to fulfill their obligations to submit declarations, either by missing deadlines or by providing inaccurate information.

27.01.2026, 14:12
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The strategic airport site in the Suzak district has been returned to the state.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, a strategic airfield has been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The plot, covering 12.8 hectares, was transferred to the Suzak association "Plodorodie" in 1978 for aviation services for agricultural land. This facility was of significant importance for the development of the agricultural sector and ensuring food security in the region.

27.01.2026, 14:09
Former head of the temporary detention facility arrested at Issyk-Kul for extortion and torture
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Former head of the temporary detention facility arrested at Issyk-Kul for extortion and torture

In Issyk-Kul, T.K.A., the former head of the temporary detention facility of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, has been detained on charges of extortion and torture. This became known thanks to information from the State Committee for National Security, which established that certain employees of the Internal Affairs Department used violence against citizen M.K. for the purpose of extortion. Police Major T.K.A., using his official position, threatened the victim with

27.01.2026, 13:56
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Suimanov Rejects Allegations of Domestic Violence
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Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Suimanov Rejects Allegations of Domestic Violence

Photo from social media. Eldar Suimanov Eldar Suimanov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has once again commented on the allegations of domestic violence made by his ex-wife Asel Azamatova. The parliamentarian claims that he has never resorted to physical violence against his wife and believes that the accusations are aimed at creating a false impression in society against the backdrop of the current issue of domestic violence.

27.01.2026, 13:50
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In the city of Shopokov, the body of a woman was found at the site of a fire.

In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, in the city of Shopokov, an incident involving a fire occurred, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As reported by the agency, on January 27, a signal about smoke was received from one of the apartments in a multi-story building on Gagarin Street (New Buildings area). To extinguish the fire, a fire crew from the Sokuluk District Fire and Rescue Service No. 23 was dispatched at 09:05.

27.01.2026, 13:14
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Suspects in a Murder Arrested in Chuy Region

The suspects in the murder have been detained in the Chuy region, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the information from the department, on January 20, 2026, at around 10:00 AM, a signal was received at the duty station of the Moscow district police from the Center for General Medical Practice. The message stated that a 34-year-old citizen, S. Y., died in an ambulance before reaching the hospital.

27.01.2026, 12:09
Murder Solved in Chuy Region. Two Suspects Detained
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Murder Solved in Chuy Region. Two Suspects Detained

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained suspects in the case of a man's death from the Moscow district, reports the press service of the regional police department. Information about the tragic incident was received by the police on January 20, 2026. Medical facilities reported that a man named S.Y., born in 1989, died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. In connection with this, an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.

27.01.2026, 11:54
Suspects in the deadly beating of a man detained in the Chuy region
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Suspects in the deadly beating of a man detained in the Chuy region

Two men have been detained in the Chuy region on suspicion of involvement in the death of a resident of the Moscow district, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 20 at 10:00, a 36-year-old resident named S.Y. was brought to the Center for General Medical Practice, but he died in the ambulance. A forensic investigative group was called to the scene.

27.01.2026, 11:53
In the Moscow District, two men were detained for the murder of their acquaintance
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In the Moscow District, two men were detained for the murder of their acquaintance

Two individuals have been detained in the Moscow district on charges of murdering their acquaintance, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to law enforcement information, on January 20 at around 10:00, a signal was received at the duty station of the Moscow district police department from the Center for General Medical Practice, stating that a 34-year-old citizen, S.Y., had died in an ambulance before reaching the hospital.

27.01.2026, 11:21
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In Chui Region, a dropper born in 2003 has been detained, - GUVD

- A dropper born in 2003 has been detained in the Chui region, reports the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the information from the agency, citizen Sh. A., born in 1994, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow district. She reported that from December 27 to 29, 2025, unknown individuals deceived her into trusting them under the pretext of increasing her funds through Telegram and stole 152,000 soms from her, causing her

27.01.2026, 11:00
In Chuy Region, a subcontractor detained for not paying salaries to hydroelectric power plant builders
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In Chuy Region, a subcontractor detained for not paying salaries to hydroelectric power plant builders

In the Chui region, a suspect was detained for failing to pay the wages of workers involved in the construction of a small hydroelectric power plant in the Ak-Suu gorge. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region. On December 26, 2025, a local resident named I.E., born in 1989, filed a collective complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow district. He reported that a citizen named G.A. had attracted 25-30 people to

27.01.2026, 10:54
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Road conflict ended in murder in Uzgen — court arrested the suspect

In the Uzgen district, the court has made a decision regarding the preventive measure for a citizen detained on suspicion of murder. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh Regional Court, the preventive measure for the accused K. uulu S. was considered under paragraphs 5 and 7 of part 2 of Article 122 of the Criminal Code ("Murder"). He will remain in custody until March 24, 2026. "Based on the ruling of the Uzgen District Court dated January 26, 2026,

27.01.2026, 10:52