Gazeta.kg — News of Kyrgyzstan and Bishkek Today
Armed Raid in "Kalyis-Ordo": Among the Attackers Were Minors
Incidents

Armed Raid in "Kalyis-Ordo": Among the Attackers Were Minors

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, law enforcement agencies have detained a group of suspects involved in a robbery in Bishkek, in the "Kalyis-Ordo" area. A report was received by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Pervomaisky District on January 6 at 4:18 AM from a citizen, E.M. He reported that he was attacked by unknown individuals, who broke the windows of his Honda Fit and, using physical force,

14.01.2026, 15:02
Incidents

In Tokmok, a resident who piled branches near his house was given a warning

In the city of Tokmok, located in the Chuy region, one of the residents received a warning for stacking tree branches for heating the stove right in front of his house. This information was confirmed by representatives of the municipal property management of the mayor's office in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.

14.01.2026, 14:26
In the city of Manas, a missing 17-year-old girl has been searched for nearly a month.
Incidents

In the city of Manas, a missing 17-year-old girl has been searched for nearly a month.

Since the beginning of December, efforts to find a 17-year-old girl who has gone missing in the city of Manas have not ceased. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on December 16, 2025, at around 11:00 AM, Abdullaeva Khasiyatkhan Mirzakhidovna, born in 2008 and residing at: Navoi Street, House No. 23, left her home with her passport but has not returned since. The whereabouts of the girl remain unknown. Photo from the

14.01.2026, 14:16
On the road Bishkek - Osh, a fuel truck with heavy oil overturned
Incidents

On the road Bishkek - Osh, a fuel truck with heavy oil overturned

Today at 9:50 AM, an incident occurred on the Bishkek - Osh highway involving a fuel truck that overturned, resulting in oil spilling onto the roadway. This information was provided by the enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk". At the 428th kilometer of the road, the fuel truck experienced a failure of the steering rack, which caused it to tip over. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. To ensure safety and clear the road, road service No. 38, part of the State

14.01.2026, 14:15
The State Committee for National Security explained the conditions of the sentence for the former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security explained the conditions of the sentence for the former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy.

According to the information from the GKNB, Altynbek Abduvayev and Islambek Kydyrgychov were convicted under the old version of the Criminal Code, as the crime was committed before the penalties for corrupt actions were intensified. The defendants, including A.A.K., fully admitted their guilt during the investigation and compensated the state for damages amounting to 4 billion 307 million soms. This allowed for a procedural agreement on the admission of guilt and the imposition of a fine in

14.01.2026, 13:52
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man called another "stinky" and threatened him with a gun. He has been detained.

A video has surfaced on social media in Kyrgyzstan, capturing a conflict between two men. During the argument, one of them pulled out a gun and insulted his opponent, calling him a "stinky." According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District on January 14, the conflict occurred at the final stop of bus No. 100 and was triggered by a road situation.

14.01.2026, 13:32
Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder
Incidents

Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies detained two men suspected of committing murder, according to information provided by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The police reported that on January 11, 2026, at approximately 13:10, a signal was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin district that a man's body with stab wounds had been found in one of the houses in Kemin. After registering the incident, an investigative operational group was dispatched to

14.01.2026, 13:26
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man threatened with a gun after a road conflict

The incident occurred on the evening of January 13, when a video appeared on social media showing a man, a participant in a road conflict, pulling out an object resembling a gun. According to information provided by the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, as a result of the incident, N. I., born in 1990, was detained. He was issued a protocol for petty hooliganism under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. Subsequently, the detainee was placed in a

14.01.2026, 13:26
Incidents

Near Bishkek, an attempt was made to abduct a girl for marriage.

On January 14, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a case of bride kidnapping. The incident occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (Voenno-Antonovka) on the night of January 12 to 13. At around 00:30, a familiar person, along with several companions, came to a girl living in this settlement. Using force, they forcibly seated her in a Honda Stepwgn car and took her away.

14.01.2026, 13:20
The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek in the case of 22 million euros for the landfill.
Incidents

The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek in the case of 22 million euros for the landfill.

According to the press center of the State National Security Committee, a criminal case has been initiated regarding corruption involving former officials of the Bishkek city hall and leaders of contracting organizations. This case is related to the government procurement conducted within the framework of a project aimed at improving solid waste management and constructing a new landfill. In 2015, the Bishkek city hall received 22 million euros from a credit organization for the modernization

14.01.2026, 13:14
Incidents

Man threatened driver with a gun. He is wanted.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a man threatened another driver with a firearm and then fled the scene. This information was provided by the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to the police, this incident took place on January 14 at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkul Street. During the conflict, one driver pulled out a pistol and began threatening his opponent, after which he left the scene. Currently, law enforcement agencies

14.01.2026, 13:11
Incidents

Landslide Occurred in the Kara-Kulja District

Today, January 14, in the village of Sharkyratma, located in the Ulay-Talaa region of the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, a ground collapse, known as a landslide, occurred. The situation attracted the attention of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, which promptly dispatched personnel to the scene to gather information. According to the department, key figures were sent to the incident site: the deputy head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Osh

14.01.2026, 13:10
Incidents

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained 7 employees of weight and dimension checkpoints for accepting bribes

- According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the detainees demanded amounts from 1,000 to 5,000 soms from drivers to ensure unhindered passage of vehicles exceeding the permissible weight limits, without documenting the violations. Every day, between 150 and 200 trucks passed through the specified posts, creating conditions for the systematic receipt of illegal benefits.

14.01.2026, 13:08
Incidents

Landslide in Osh Region: Rescuers Urgently Deployed to Assess the Threat

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) have begun an investigation into reports of a possible landslide. Information about the potential threat was received by the agency today, concerning the village of Sharkyrama in the specified area. The deputy head of the MES department for the Osh region, the head of the district department, as well as three experts from the department of monitoring and forecasting of emergency situations and

14.01.2026, 12:59
Incidents

The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek, the former director of the "Sanitary Polygon," and the heads of contracting companies.

A criminal case has been initiated against high-ranking officials of the Bishkek city administration and leaders of contracting organizations on suspicion of corruption. This is related to the public procurement for a project aimed at improving solid waste management and constructing a new landfill, reports the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The investigation established that in 2015, the city administration received 22 million euros from a lending

14.01.2026, 12:46
Mass Arrests of Officials at Weighing Stations on the Bishkek - Osh Road
Incidents

Mass Arrests of Officials at Weighing Stations on the Bishkek - Osh Road

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that serious violations were identified at the weight and dimension posts located on the Bishkek - Osh highway. As a result of the inspections conducted, several individuals working at these posts were detained. According to the agency, the police received reports of abuses by employees responsible for monitoring at the weight and dimension checkpoints, which are under the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of

14.01.2026, 12:45
Incidents

Murder Occurred in Kemin. Suspects Detained

In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies have detained two men on suspicion of committing murder. According to information from the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs, on January 11, 2026, at 13:10, a signal was received at the internal affairs department of the Kemin district reporting that a dead man with stab wounds had been found in one of the houses in the city of Kemin.

14.01.2026, 12:35
Incidents

In Bishkek, the police are searching for a man who threatened with a gun

Activist Maxim Zolotykh posted a video capturing a confrontation between drivers, during which one of them pulled out a gun and began to threaten. According to the information provided under the video, both vehicles were turning from Osmonkula Street onto Jibek Jolu Avenue. The video author claims that one of the drivers created an obstruction on the right and cut off the other. "After a brief conversation, he caught up with us and started threatening," one witness recounted.

14.01.2026, 12:34
In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder
Incidents

In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder

An incident occurred in the Chui region, resulting in the detention of two men suspected of murder. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. A signal about the incident was received on January 11 at 13:10. The body of a man born in 1960 was found in one of the houses in the city of Kemin with stab wounds. An investigative team promptly arrived at the scene, and the body was sent to the morgue for a forensic examination.

14.01.2026, 12:33
The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has initiated a criminal case concerning corrupt actions related to a project aimed at improving the solid waste management system and constructing a new landfill in Bishkek. As a result of the investigation, the former vice mayor of the capital, S.R.A., the former director of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," A.A.Z., as well as the heads of the contracting companies, I.V.R. and A.N.B., have been detained. According

14.01.2026, 12:22
Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimension checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained
Incidents

Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimension checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained

Recent events have drawn the attention of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) after information was received about abuses by employees of the weight and dimension posts located on the important highway Bishkek — Osh. These posts are subordinate to the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport. It was revealed that the mentioned officials regularly accepted bribes from drivers ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 soms, allowing trucks to pass without penalty while

14.01.2026, 12:16