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In Bishkek, a troublemaker was taken to a detention center for swearing.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver was detained for causing a scandal and insulting a passerby on the street. This information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk Department of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred on January 20, 2026: one of the city residents reported to the police about an aggressive driver who got into a conflict in the area of Chokan Valikhanov Street and used offensive language towards him.

21.01.2026, 16:48
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Storm Warning: Avalanches and Icy Conditions Expected in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

The Emergency Situations Service of Kyrgyzstan has issued a storm warning that will be in effect from January 21 to January 24, 2026. This is due to expected precipitation, which will lead to snow avalanches and the formation of snow drifts in mountainous areas. According to information from the Hydrometeorological Service, particularly dangerous areas are located on the following roads:

21.01.2026, 16:37
The GKNB Raided Pawnshops in Osh: Dozens of Locations Sealed, Overpricing Discovered
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The GKNB Raided Pawnshops in Osh: Dozens of Locations Sealed, Overpricing Discovered

Significant inspections of pawnshops have begun in the Osh region, as reported by the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. These activities were initiated by the Chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev. Specialists from the Southern Territorial Administration of the Financial Supervision Service and the State Tax Service are participating in the inspections.

21.01.2026, 16:22
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The State National Security Committee inspected pawnshops in the city of Osh and Osh region.

- In the Osh region and the city of Osh, an inspection of pawnshops has begun, organized by the State Committee for National Security with the support of the Southern Territorial Administration of the Financial Supervision Service and the State Tax Service. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB. The activities are being conducted under the instruction of Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the GKNB.

21.01.2026, 15:54
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Children without school, women without maternity hospital: the deputy raised issues of the village of Kyzyl Kyshtak in Osh

At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov voiced serious issues concerning the school named after Madamin Nazarov and the maternity hospital located in the village of Kyzyl-Kyshtak, which is part of the city of Osh. According to Sulaymanov, the condition of the school building leaves much to be desired—it is in an emergency state and unsuitable for the educational process. As a result, students are currently forced to hold classes in the premises of the FAP

21.01.2026, 15:19
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Man Took Over 7 Million Soms from Victim Under the Pretext of Horse Racing and Disappeared

In the village of Voenno-Antonovka, an incident occurred in which a man, under the pretext of horse trading, deceived a local resident and took over 7 million soms. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, on November 21, 2025, a citizen identified as A.Z., born in 1971, filed an official complaint about fraud. The complainant reported that on September 30, 2025, a certain M., while near the car market "RIOM" in the mentioned

21.01.2026, 14:35
Suspect in Horse Trafficking Scheme Detained in Chui Region
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Suspect in Horse Trafficking Scheme Detained in Chui Region

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers have detained a suspect involved in fraudulent activities related to horse trafficking. This information was provided by the press service of the regional police department. The identity of the detained individual was established after a citizen, born in 1971, reported to the police on November 21, 2025.

21.01.2026, 14:06
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A fight broke out at a pizzeria in Bishkek. Suspects detained.

Recently, an incident occurred at a pizzeria in Bishkek, resulting in the detention of several suspects. This was reported by representatives of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department in an interview with the editorial team of Kaktus.media. According to information received by the police on January 20, a clash took place between visitors at the establishment located on Chuy Avenue. During the conflict, one of the participants threatened others with a weapon, and two customers sustained knife

21.01.2026, 14:01
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Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs: Property confiscation is appointed only by the court

- During the discussion at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to issues of the judicial system and the fight against corruption, deputy Altynbek Kylchayev raised an important question about who exactly has the right to make decisions regarding the confiscation of property — investigative bodies or courts. In response, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev confirmed that only the court can make a decision on confiscation.

21.01.2026, 13:59
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New details about the death of young people in a burned car on the outskirts of the village of Spartak

New information has emerged about the tragic incident that occurred on the outskirts of the village of Spartak in the Moscow district of the Chui region, where a car caught fire, claiming the lives of a young man and a girl. According to information from Gulgaak Matillaeva, a social educator at Spartak Secondary School, the tragedy happened during the night of January 19, 2026. "Among the deceased was our student S.T., who was in the 10th grade. She was born on February 22, 2010, and was

21.01.2026, 13:42
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Man Suspected of Lewd Acts Towards 7-Year-Old Niece

In the Talas region, a man, the uncle of a seven-year-old girl, is under suspicion of sexual assault. This was reported to the editorial office of Kаktus.media by the Talas region's Internal Affairs Directorate. On January 15, a local resident R. O., born in 1958, approached the Talas district police department. She stated that on the night of January 12 to 13, her uncle took his granddaughter, born in 2019, to his place. In the morning, the girl woke up without her underwear, which raised

21.01.2026, 13:36
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In Bishkek, teenagers staged a brawl with knives and a gun

On the night of January 20, a mass brawl involving knives and a gun occurred in Bishkek. The incident took place in one of the entertainment venues on Chuy Avenue, where a conflict among the patrons quickly escalated into a serious confrontation. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to information from law enforcement agencies, one of the participants in the fight began to threaten others with pneumatic gas weapons. As a result, two

21.01.2026, 13:28
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Court in Russia sentenced those accused of attempting to assassinate a former SBU officer to 24 and 26 years

Part of the sentence will be served in prison The military court of the second western district has issued a ruling in the case of the assassination attempt on Vasily Prozorov, a former colonel of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Thus, Vladimir Golovchenko has been sentenced to 26 years of imprisonment, while Ivan Paskary has received 24 years. It is expected that they will serve part of their sentence in prison and the remainder in a strict regime colony, as reported by "RIA

21.01.2026, 12:57
"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Detained in Bishkek
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"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Detained in Bishkek

The detainees were involved in mobile device thefts In Bishkek, the police arrested a group of suspects in robbery. This became known from representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District.

21.01.2026, 12:48
The murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison.
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The murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison.

According to information from the NHK television channel, the murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Archive photo. The murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment Tetsuya Yamagami, the 45-year-old defendant, confessed to committing the crime using a homemade weapon. The prosecution insisted on a life sentence, while the defense requested only a twenty-year term. On July 9, 2022, Shinzo

21.01.2026, 12:23
A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.
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A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.

A man suspected of large-scale fraud has been detained in the Chui region. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to available information, on September 30, 2025, near the "RIOM" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, an unidentified person offered a businessman to drive 65 horses from Kazakhstan through the "Ak-Zhol" checkpoint. As a result of the deception, the fraudster gained control of 2 million tenge

21.01.2026, 12:18
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A drunk driver without a single document was detained in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Police Service identified a driver whose behavior on the road raised suspicions. His vehicle was stopped for a check for violations. Upon inspection, it was found that the detained individual had neither a driver's license nor documents for the vehicle. Moreover, he showed visible signs of alcohol intoxication. The driver was taken to a narcological service, where his condition was confirmed. When attempting to establish his

21.01.2026, 12:17
In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. The suspects have been detained.
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In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. The suspects have been detained.

The criminal case was opened in the Panfilov district in connection with an incident in which a man suffered minor bodily harm, according to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to available data, on December 16, 2025, at the self-service car wash LEGACY in the city of Kainida, the victim, citizen T.K., born in 1994, reported to the police about an attack by unknown individuals. He claims that a group of people, acting out of

21.01.2026, 12:02
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"Let Me Make a Call". In Bishkek, Lonely Passersby Were Robbed

In Bishkek, on January 21, suspects in a series of robberies were detained, as reported by the press service of the First May District Police Department. The first incident occurred on January 12, when a resident of the capital reported an attack to the police. Around two o'clock in the morning, on Gorky Street, strangers approached him and stole his iPhone 13 ProMax.

21.01.2026, 12:00