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In the Aytmatov District, dangerous driving on the road was intercepted.

In the Aytmatov district, a situation was identified where the driver of a "Kia Carnival" was performing dangerous maneuvers on the road. This was reported by the Traffic Safety Department of the Interior Ministry of the Naryn region. According to the department's information, an administrative protocol was drawn up against the driver. He was fined 15,000 soms, and his vehicle was sent to the impound lot.

23.01.2026, 12:26
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A fire broke out at a clinic in the city of Bazar-Korgon

A fire occurred on Kara-Ünkür Street in the Bazar-Korgon district, resulting in the burning of the boiler room, kitchen, and roof of the local clinic. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

23.01.2026, 11:15
In a traffic accident on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway, a woman died and three were injured.
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In a traffic accident on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway, a woman died and three were injured.

A tragic road accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary information, the driver of the Hyundai Solaris lost control, which led to the car leaving the road and colliding with a tree. As a result of the incident, one woman died, while two other women and a minor girl were injured. Emergency workers from the Issyk-Ata district department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

23.01.2026, 11:05
In Osh, a police officer was detained for "protection" of foreigners
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In Osh, a police officer was detained for "protection" of foreigners

On January 21, 2026, a police inspector from GOM-3 of the GUV, Lieutenant U.O.Sh., was detained in Osh while receiving a bribe. The operation was conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the State Committee for National Security, this police officer used his official position to systematically extort money from foreign citizens working in Osh. Aware that these

23.01.2026, 10:54
The bodies of a boy and a girl were found in a burned car. A case has been opened under the article "Murder."
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The bodies of a boy and a girl were found in a burned car. A case has been opened under the article "Murder."

An investigation has been initiated in the Chui region regarding the deaths of individuals as a result of a fire. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, on January 20, 2026, at 09:53, a report was received at the duty station of the Moscow District Police Department that a silver Volkswagen Golf-3 station wagon had burned on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, near a lake. At the scene, the remains of the driver - O.E.,

23.01.2026, 10:39
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District officer detained on suspicion of extortion for "protection" of foreigners (photo, video)

In Osh, a police officer has been detained and charged with extortion from foreign citizens who do not have work permits. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information, on January 21 of this year, the GKNB, in cooperation with internal investigations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, detained the district inspector of GOM-3 of the Osh City Police Department, Lieutenant U. O. Sh., while he was

23.01.2026, 10:39
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In the Tonsky District, rescuers helped frozen people in a stranded car

In the mountainous area of the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, an emergency occurred on the Köl-Bel section near the village of Korgondu-Bulak: a car with two passengers got stuck, resulting in them being in a difficult situation and starting to freeze, prompting them to call for help. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

23.01.2026, 10:38
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On the Bishkek - Osh highway, a driver fatally hit a pedestrian and attempted to flee.

On January 20, 2026, around 7:40 AM, a dead man approximately 60 years old was found at the 273rd kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh road in the Toktogul district. According to preliminary information, he was hit by a driver of a vehicle who later fled the scene. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Police officers from the Jalal-Abad region conducted operational activities and soon identified the suspect. He turned out to be a native of the Leilek

23.01.2026, 10:25
A district officer was detained on suspicion of extortion for "protection" of foreigners.
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A district officer was detained on suspicion of extortion for "protection" of foreigners.

A police officer was detained in Osh on suspicion of extorting money from foreign citizens. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available information, on January 21 of this year, the SCNS, together with the Internal Investigation Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, detained the district inspector of the GOM-3 of the Osh City Police Department, Lieutenant U. O. Sh., at the scene of the crime.

23.01.2026, 10:11
In the Talas Region, the Akim and the Director of the Forestry Department were detained
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In the Talas Region, the Akim and the Director of the Forestry Department were detained

Officials created a corruption scheme by illegally allocating land plots from the forest fund. As part of an investigation conducted by the State National Security Committee (GKNB), the akim of the Bakai-Ata district A.B.M. and the director of the Talas Forestry A.N.Dzh., as well as other officials, were detained in the Talas region. The agency's press center reported on the systemic violations of legislation by these officials.

23.01.2026, 10:09
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Promised to "open the way" and lured half a million. A "clairvoyant" was detained in Bishkek.

According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District, the arrest occurred after a report from M. N. on January 14. The woman stated that she was contacted by unknown individuals via Instagram, who, after gaining her trust, promised to help her and received 523,366 soms from her in return. After the funds were transferred, the scammers blocked her on the account and ceased communication. During the investigation, evidence of criminal activity was found

23.01.2026, 09:51
The akim of the Bakai-Ata district detained in the Talas region
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The akim of the Bakai-Ata district detained in the Talas region

In the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, citizen A.B.M., the director of the Talas Forestry, citizen A.N.Dzh., as well as a number of other officials were detained. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. In accordance with the instructions of the GKNB leadership to identify corrupt practices in local government bodies, serious violations of legislation were discovered on the part of the akim of the Bakai-Ata

23.01.2026, 09:50
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In Bishkek, a "tarot reader and fortune teller" has been detained on suspicion of fraud.

On January 23, the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Police reported the arrest of a woman on suspicion of fraud. A statement was filed with law enforcement on January 14 by a resident of the capital. She reported that through the Instagram account bella_gadane.kg, the fraudster tricked her into giving 523,366 soms, promising to "open the way" to success. After receiving the money, the victim was blocked and could not contact the fraudster.

23.01.2026, 09:45
The Prosecutor's Office uncovered the illegal privatization of a plot belonging to the theater.
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The Prosecutor's Office uncovered the illegal privatization of a plot belonging to the theater.

According to a press release from the General Prosecutor's Office, plots of land that previously belonged to the local theater in Naryn have been returned, which were illegally transferred to private ownership. During an inspection conducted by the city prosecutor's office, it was revealed that from 1999 to 2002, officials in Naryn and the Naryn region violated land legislation. As a result of these violations, a land plot of 1,500 square meters, which belonged to the M. Ryskulov

23.01.2026, 09:45
In Osh, a police officer is detained on suspicion of "protection" of foreigners
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In Osh, a police officer is detained on suspicion of "protection" of foreigners

A police inspector from the GOM-3 of the Internal Affairs Department in the Osh region has been detained, suspected of systematically extorting money from foreign citizens. This was reported by representatives of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) during a press release. The investigation established that Lieutenant U.O.Sh., abusing his official position, exerted pressure on migrants working without the necessary permits. He threatened them with fines and deportation, demanding

23.01.2026, 09:44
In the capital, a suspect has been detained for defrauding a Bishkek resident of 523,000 soms.
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In the capital, a suspect has been detained for defrauding a Bishkek resident of 523,000 soms.

A case of fraud occurred in Bishkek, in which a local resident was affected. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy District, on January 14, 2026, a woman named M.N. reported to the police. She stated that unknown individuals contacted her through the Instagram account bella_gadane.kg, promising to help her "open the way" to something important. As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via a mobile application,

23.01.2026, 09:39
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GKNB: A scheme involving the lands of the Forest Fund and logging has been uncovered in Talas. The damage from forest losses exceeds 23 million soms.

According to the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), serious violations of legislation were identified in the Talas region on January 23. The investigation suggests that the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, who previously headed the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, A.B.M., as well as the director of the Talas Forestry of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, A.N.Dzh., and other individuals created a

23.01.2026, 09:35
In Osh, a police officer was detained for extorting money from foreigners.
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In Osh, a police officer was detained for extorting money from foreigners.

Lieutenant of the police U.O.Sh. was caught red-handed while receiving monetary funds. The country's security service reported that this inspector systematically pressured foreign citizens working in Osh. Knowing that foreign citizens lacked the necessary permits, he demanded monthly payments ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms in exchange for so-called "protection." Otherwise, he threatened them with fines and deportation.

23.01.2026, 09:29
Illegal Land Distribution. The district akim and the head of the Forestry Department have been detained in the Talas region.
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Illegal Land Distribution. The district akim and the head of the Forestry Department have been detained in the Talas region.

In the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., who previously held a position in the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Dzh., have been detained. Other officials were also detained, as reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

23.01.2026, 09:21