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A Dangerous Moment in the Car Caught on Video. An Accident Happened Afterwards

In the Chui district of the Chui region, a video has emerged showing a passenger in a car attempting to open the rear door while the vehicle is in motion. This was reported by the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. It is reported that the driver, ignoring safety, did not stop the car and continued driving, thereby violating traffic rules. The incident occurred on January 19 at around 09:10.

20.01.2026, 09:10
In Osh, part of the territory of the central stadium has been returned to the state.
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In Osh, part of the territory of the central stadium has been returned to the state.

As a result of an inspection conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, a land plot of 2,700 square meters with buildings on it, which had previously been illegally transferred to private ownership with a change in its designation, was returned. Now this territory belongs to the state again and will be transferred to the city administration of Osh. This will improve social infrastructure, create a more comfortable environment, and enhance the quality of life

20.01.2026, 09:07
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Drunk Driver Without a License Dragged Inspector on the Hood and Ended Up in a Detention Center

An incident involving a drunk driver occurred in Bishkek, who attempted to evade arrest by dragging one of the inspectors on the hood of his car. This information was announced by the press service of the Lenin District Police Department. The event took place on January 19 around 6:00 PM. The driver of a Toyota Estima, while in a state of intoxication and without a driver's license, ignored the inspectors' demand to stop. During the attempt to detain him, he drove with the inspector

20.01.2026, 08:32
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In Bishkek, a driver of a car without license plates performed drifting in a park

A video has appeared on social media showing a Subaru Outback drifting in the parking lot of the Friendship Park of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). Law enforcement agencies were able to identify the driver, and on the same day, his vehicle was sent to the impound lot.

19.01.2026, 23:54
Attempt to defend a woman led to a knife attack in Bishkek
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Attempt to defend a woman led to a knife attack in Bishkek

As a result of the knife attack in Bishkek, a suspect has been detained, as reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Police Department. According to the police, on January 17, 2026, at about 7:05 AM, a signal was received at the Leninsky District Police Department from one of the hospitals regarding the hospitalization of a 29-year-old citizen, A.K., with a stab wound. An operational investigative group was dispatched to the scene. Law enforcement officials found that A.K. sought

19.01.2026, 18:17
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In Spain, two trains collided. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported whether Kyrgyz citizens were injured.

On January 18, a railway disaster occurred in the Spanish town of Adamus, resulting in the deaths of at least 39 people and more than 120 injuries. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to preliminary data from Spanish authorities, there are no citizens of Kyrgyzstan among the injured or deceased. The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in France has not received any requests for assistance from Kyrgyz nationals.

19.01.2026, 18:14
There are no deceased or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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There are no deceased or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Photo from the internet. Train crash in Spain According to preliminary data, no citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic were injured or killed as a result of the train accident in Spain. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, citing information from the relevant authorities in Spain. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the Kyrgyz embassy had not received any requests for assistance from its citizens regarding the incident.

19.01.2026, 17:39
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The police found an 18-year-old girl who went missing a month ago in the city of Manas.

After a month of searching, the police found 18-year-old Khasiyatkhan Abdullaeva. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, Khasiyatkhan, born in 2008, left her home on December 16, 2025, around 11:00 AM and did not return. Her whereabouts were established on January 17, 2026, in Bishkek, after which the girl was handed over to her relatives.

19.01.2026, 17:36
Over 8,000 traffic accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025
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Over 8,000 traffic accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025

In 2025, more than 8 thousand traffic accidents were recorded in Kyrgyzstan. The main factors contributing to these accidents include speeding, improper maneuvers, crossing into oncoming traffic, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to take measures at intersections, ignoring traffic signs, and not maintaining distance. This information was presented at today's meeting dedicated to the results of the operational and service activities of the Main Department for Road Traffic

19.01.2026, 17:29
In the rehabilitation center "Path to Life," patients were beaten with batons and electric shock devices.
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In the rehabilitation center "Path to Life," patients were beaten with batons and electric shock devices.

People were also placed in isolation rooms without toilets for 8 days According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), serious violations were discovered in the activities of the rehabilitation center "Path to Life" in Bishkek. This institution operated as a private medical-psychiatric facility that treated various addictions; however, it turned out that it was functioning with gross violations of the legislation of

19.01.2026, 17:01
In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman
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In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman

A case of a man being stabbed has been reported in Bishkek, who attempted to protect a woman from an attacker. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to their reports, at 7:05 AM, the duty station received information from a medical facility that a 30-year-old citizen, A.K., had been hospitalized with a wound to his left shoulder.

19.01.2026, 16:51
Employees of the rehabilitation center in Bishkek accused of abusing patients
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Employees of the rehabilitation center in Bishkek accused of abusing patients

In Bishkek, employees of the private medical-psychiatric institution "Path to Life" are under investigation for suspected abuse of patients undergoing rehabilitation for addictions. The press service of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) reported that eight individuals have been detained in connection with this case. Investigative actions revealed serious violations of Kyrgyzstan's legislation in the center's operations. Most employees,

19.01.2026, 16:24
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In Bishkek, a man intervened on behalf of a stranger and was stabbed.

On January 19, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of a suspect in a hooliganism case. The incident occurred on January 17. At 07:05, the police received information from a medical institution about a 33-year-old man who had been hospitalized with a stab wound.

19.01.2026, 16:10
Patients were beaten with stun guns and kept in shackles at a private clinic in Bishkek
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Patients were beaten with stun guns and kept in shackles at a private clinic in Bishkek

Photo by the State Committee for National Security. The rehabilitation center where patients were abused The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has shut down the illegally operating rehabilitation center "Path to Life," located in Bishkek. Despite being positioned as a clinic for treating addictions, it became a place where patients were systematically abused, as reported by the press service of the state committee. The investigation established that the center's

19.01.2026, 15:40
The head of the GKNB met with the victims of the actions of the detained owner of the pawnshop chain
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The head of the GKNB met with the victims of the actions of the detained owner of the pawnshop chain

On January 19, Kamchybek Tashiev held a meeting with citizens who have been recognized as victims in the criminal case against the detained owner of a chain of pawnshops named S. M. A. The event took place at the headquarters of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), where the accused was also present, according to information from the press service. During the meeting, Tashiev spoke about the current state of the investigation. He noted that S. M. A., who

19.01.2026, 15:28
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"All pawnshops must issue loans no higher than 30%." Tashiev instructed the GKNB to check the activities of pawnshops during a meeting with citizens.

During a meeting with citizens recognized as victims in a criminal case, Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet and heads the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), noted that the limit on loans in pawnshops should not exceed 30%. Tashiev also instructed to hold accountable those pawnshops that violate the usury legislation in Kyrgyzstan. The GKNB reported on an ongoing investigation into a large fraud scheme related to construction and collateral

19.01.2026, 14:09
Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State Committee for National Security Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Fraud Against Citizens
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Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State Committee for National Security Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Fraud Against Citizens

At the headquarters of the State National Security Committee, a meeting took place between Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev and citizens who became victims of a criminal scheme related to the activities of a Kyrgyz citizen, S.M. The detained individual was also present at the event. Tashiev reported that during the investigation, it was revealed that S.M., who has multiple criminal convictions, was engaged in illegal activities related to a pawnshop and usury. He provided loans on extremely

19.01.2026, 13:45