Incidents

In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud amounting to 7.3 million soms was detained

In the Chui region, a man suspected of fraud involving an amount of 7.3 million soms has been detained. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. It became known that on November 21, 2025, A. Zh., born in 1971, approached the Main Department of Internal Affairs. He reported that on September 30, a certain M., while at the "Riom" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, deceitfully took possession of 2 million tenge and 65 horses, the total value

21.01.2026, 19:56

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The officer detained for extortion has not been working in the police department since February 2025, - police

The press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District of Bishkek provided the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" with new data on the investigation involving a police officer. Earlier, the press service of the State Committee for National Security reported the detention of suspects in extortion. According to the investigation, one of the residents of Bishkek accused her acquaintance of rape. As a result, she, together with the district officer of GOM-4 of the October

21.01.2026, 19:46

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The Case of Polygamy. The Court Reviews Materials Regarding the Former Representative of the Chuy Region

The October District Court has begun proceedings in a case of polygamy, as reported on January 21 by the press service of the Bishkek City Court, according to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". A resident of the capital, Habibi Ulanova, previously appealed to law enforcement with a request to investigate the actions of Mirbek Miyarov, who previously held the position of the government’s authorized representative in the Chui region. Based on her statement, a criminal case was

21.01.2026, 19:44

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In Tokmok, a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped, beaten, injured, and attempted to be strangled.

On January 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported the detention of suspects in a kidnapping case. On January 18, the mother of the victim, a resident of Tokmok, contacted the police for help regarding an incident that occurred on January 17 around five o'clock in the evening. According to her, near the "Atake" store, two people, a man and a woman, forcibly shoved her daughter, I.T., born in 2008, into a car.

21.01.2026, 19:44

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In Bishkek, the vacation of two men at an apartment ended in robbery

On January 21, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the arrest of a suspect in a robbery in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 16, when a local resident reported to the police about an attack. According to him, in an apartment of a multi-story building on Umetalieva Street, his acquaintance threatened him with a knife and took two iPhone 15 ProMax phones, as well as 20,000 soms.

21.01.2026, 19:43

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19-year-old drunk driver crashed into a tree and hospitalized in serious condition, - Patrol Service

On the road from Bishkek to Manas Airport, an accident occurred involving a young driver born in 2006. According to the Patrol Police Department, the incident took place on the morning of January 21. The driver, A.D.M., was operating a Toyota Carina and was traveling along the Vasilievsky tract in a northern direction when he lost control of the vehicle.

21.01.2026, 19:30

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In Kainyda, a fight occurred at a car wash. Two more suspects have been detained.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of new suspects in the case of causing minor bodily harm; the information was announced on January 21. The incident occurred on December 16 at the "Legacy" car wash in Kainyda, where three brothers became victims of an assault. A case was opened under Article 131 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the infliction of minor bodily harm. On December 26, law enforcement

21.01.2026, 19:29

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In Bishkek, a "citizen of the USSR" was detained for drunk driving

Employees of the Patrol Police Department conducted a nighttime raid, during which a man was detained for behaving suspiciously on the road. This became known on January 21 from a statement by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. During the stop of the vehicle, it was revealed that the driver had neither a driver's license nor a vehicle registration certificate. Additionally, he emitted a strong smell of alcohol.

21.01.2026, 19:22

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In Bishkek, during a fight in a tavern, they threatened with a "pneumatic gun"

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, a suspect in hooliganism was detained in Bishkek on January 21. The incident occurred on January 20, when a signal about a conflict in one of the establishments on Chuy Avenue was received by the 102 service.

21.01.2026, 19:18

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Models of pistols, "pneumatics," and rifles — results of the "Arsenal" raid in Bishkek

Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek conducted a raid called "Arsenal," as reported on January 21 by the city's police press service. More than 20 law enforcement officers and 8 mobile groups were involved in the event.

21.01.2026, 19:18

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In the Jalal-Abad region, 18 cases of suicide among children were registered in 2025, - deputy

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Venera Salyamova, representing district No. 11, voiced alarming statistics: in the Jalal-Abad region, 18 cases of suicide among children were registered in 2025. She noted that in 2024, the number of such tragic cases was 16. "On January 10, 2026, an 8th-grade student in the Bazar-Korgon district took his own life. According to available data, his parents were outside the country," the deputy added.

21.01.2026, 19:12

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The Customs Service has identified the import of prohibited tobacco products

- During a tax audit conducted by the employees of the State Tax Service, a case of importing prohibited tobacco products into the territory of Kyrgyzstan was identified, according to information provided by the press service of the STS. The vehicle that crossed the border was stopped, and smokeless tobacco products — snus — were found in it. A total of 190 units of products prohibited for import and sale in the country were seized.

21.01.2026, 18:46

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In Bishkek, operatives conduct raids on buses

Police officers in Bishkek continue to carry out preventive measures aimed at combating pickpocketing, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department on January 21. Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department are actively interacting with passengers and drivers of public transport. They remind residents and guests of the capital about the need to keep an eye on their belongings to avoid unpleasant

21.01.2026, 18:32

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"In 70% of traffic accidents involving buses, other participants are to blame, - Bishkek City Transport"

In Bishkek, the chief engineer of the bus fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," Artur Ömürzakov, stated on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that in most cases, specifically in 70% of traffic accidents involving public transport, it is not the bus drivers who are at fault. He noted that there are 2,660 drivers working in public transport in our city.

21.01.2026, 18:31

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"This is a disease with metastases": Deputy on the drug threat to schoolchildren

During the parliamentary session, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova raised an important issue regarding the growing threat of synthetic drugs among children and adolescents. She emphasized that more and more young people aged 12 to 16 are getting involved in illegal activities, which raises serious concerns.

21.01.2026, 18:09

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Attempts were made to illegally import snus into Kyrgyzstan

During a tax control conducted in the form of a raid, an attempt to import prohibited tobacco products into Kyrgyzstan was uncovered. This was reported by the State Tax Service (STS). According to the agency, a vehicle was stopped at the border, which contained 190 units of smokeless tobacco (snus).

21.01.2026, 18:09

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Weapons and ammunition found during a search of a house in the city of Manas

In Manas, a search was conducted, resulting in the seizure of illegal firearms. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the criminal investigation department received data that a certain citizen, known by the name "Almaz," was keeping firearms in his home without the proper permits.

21.01.2026, 18:06

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A baby in serious condition was brought to the Uzgen hospital — he died

A case was registered at the Uzgen Territorial Hospital where an infant, aged 1 month and 22 days, could not survive. According to preliminary data, before being admitted to the medical facility, a hijama procedure was performed on the child's back.

21.01.2026, 17:55

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Law Enforcement Officials Have Started Raids on Pawnshops in Osh and the Osh Region

In accordance with the order of Kamchybek Tashiev, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Southern Territorial Administration of the Financial Supervision Service and the State Tax Service under the Government, initiated inspections of pawnshops in Osh and the Osh region. This was reported by the press service of the agency. During the inspections, cases of exceeding the interest rates established by law were identified. Administrative fines were

21.01.2026, 17:43

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In Osh, more than 30 pawnshops were sealed after GKNB inspections

By order of Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the GKNB, inspections of pawnshops in the city of Osh and neighboring districts have begun.

21.01.2026, 17:38

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The police did not arrive at the report of a gunshot in the house. Comment from the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh.

In Osh, rumors that appeared on YouTube claiming that the police did not respond to a call after a report of a gunshot in a neighboring house have been refuted. This video was uploaded by a user with the nickname A.E. on January 21, 2026. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh, the incident was registered at the Nookat District Internal Affairs Department on January 20. Immediately after receiving the report, a district inspector went to

21.01.2026, 17:29

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In India, a rampaging elephant killed 22 people, including an infant, in 10 days

In India, an elephant that caused panic claimed the lives of 22 people in just 10 days, including an eight-month-old baby and a zoologist invited to tame it. This was reported by the publication Thirty Mile Zone. The animal, known for its single tusk, resides in the vicinity of the town of Chaibasa in the state of Jharkhand. The first attack occurred on New Year's Day when the elephant killed a family with two children. After that, incidents of aggression continued to occur. Authorities

21.01.2026, 16:58

Incidents / Exclusive

Car Shattered. Driver Sustained Serious Injuries in Accident on the Outskirts of Bishkek

A serious traffic accident occurred in the Bishkek area, resulting in one of the drivers being in extremely critical condition in the hospital. According to information from the patrol police, the incident took place on January 21 at around 09:00. The driver, born in 2006, named A.D.M., behind the wheel of a Toyota Carina, lost control while driving along the Vasilievsky tract towards the Dostuk residential area.

21.01.2026, 16:56

Incidents

An illegally operating asphalt concrete plant was discovered in Talas

Employees of the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control discovered that an asphalt concrete plant was built without the necessary registration documents. It is located on the 78th contour, on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district, according to information provided by the Ministry of Construction. As a result of the inspection, it was found that the plant is approximately 70 percent complete and has already begun

21.01.2026, 16:53