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Second case in 24 hours. In Bishkek, they are searching for a participant in a road conflict involving a weapon.

On January 14, an incident occurred at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkulov Street in Bishkek, which has prompted an investigation. This information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to data provided by the police, an unknown man got into a conflict with another driver, threatening him with a gun, and then fled the scene.

14.01.2026, 12:04
A case of illegal vehicle registration has been opened in the Chui region.
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A case of illegal vehicle registration has been opened in the Chui region.

A violation related to the illegal registration of a vehicle has been established in the Chui region, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, two citizens — S.A. and J.R. — imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan in 2023, declaring it as spare parts. To carry out the illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a damaged vehicle of the same make, which previously belonged

14.01.2026, 11:49
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On the bridge over the Naryn River on the Bishkek-Osh highway, a fuel truck with oil overturned — eyewitnesses sent videos

An incident involving a fuel truck occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, which overturned on the bridge over the Naryn River, eyewitnesses reported to a Turmush correspondent. According to witnesses, the road traffic accident happened today, January 14, around 10:00 on the bridge in the village of Kırpsay. Traffic on the road was restricted for more than an hour.

14.01.2026, 11:42
Road Conflict in Bishkek. Man Detained for Threats with a Pistol
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Road Conflict in Bishkek. Man Detained for Threats with a Pistol

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred where a man was waving an object resembling a gun during a road dispute. As a result, he was detained and taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. An administrative protocol was drawn up against the detainee under Article 126 (Minor Hooliganism) of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. A pneumatic pistol was seized from him, and he was placed in a temporary detention cell. According to the police, the

14.01.2026, 11:40
The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the landfill case
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The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the landfill case

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) reported the detention of several officials from the Bishkek city administration, including a former vice mayor, in connection with an investigation into corruption schemes related to the project for a new landfill in the capital. According to information provided by the GKNB, a criminal case has been initiated due to the misuse of budget funds within the framework of the program for modernizing the solid waste management system

14.01.2026, 11:30
Mass protests in Iran. The number of dead may exceed 12,000 people
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Mass protests in Iran. The number of dead may exceed 12,000 people

According to CBS, amid the protests in Iran, the number of dead may exceed 12 thousand people. This information was reported by two sources citing activists who are trying to compile a complete picture of the losses. Photo Reuters As Axios reports, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held a secret meeting with Reza Pahlavi, the leader of the Iranian opposition. Furthermore, journalist Barak Ravid added that during closed meetings, Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that the administration

14.01.2026, 11:17
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In Bishkek, a bus hit a pedestrian. The injured woman has been hospitalized.

A road incident occurred in Bishkek on January 13 at approximately 6:00 at the intersection of Gagarin and Elmirebek Imanaliev streets. According to information from the press service of the Traffic Police, the driver of a Zhong Tong bus, born in 1988, was traveling north on Imanaliev Street. While making a right turn onto Gagarin Street, he struck a woman who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.

14.01.2026, 11:02
In the Sokuluk District, suspects in the kidnapping of a girl have been detained. Photo
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In the Sokuluk District, suspects in the kidnapping of a girl have been detained. Photo

According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, two suspects in the abduction of a girl for the purpose of marriage have been detained in the Sokuluk district. The incident occurred on January 13, when a resident of the village of Kozhomkul, born in 2007, approached the police station. She reported that around 00:30, unfamiliar young men approached her, who, using force, made her get into a Step Wagon car and abducted her. A criminal case has been

14.01.2026, 10:53
In Bishkek, a man was detained for threatening with a pistol during a road conflict
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In Bishkek, a man was detained for threatening with a pistol during a road conflict

Recently, a video surfaced on social media capturing an incident at the final stop of route No. 100 in Bishkek. The footage shows an unidentified man threatening other participants in the conflict, saying: "Do you want to talk by the law? Come here," after which he pulls out an object resembling a gun. This incident occurred the evening before. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek confirmed that information about the incident was

14.01.2026, 10:49
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Operation "Arsenal": In Nookat, residents voluntarily surrendered firearms

In the Nookat district, two citizens voluntarily surrendered firearms to the police, reported the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. According to the information, the Nookat District Department of Internal Affairs initiated an operational and preventive event called "Arsenal," aimed at preventing incidents related to firearms, as well as identifying illegal storage of weapons. Within the framework of this campaign, citizens were also informed about the

14.01.2026, 10:38
Two Oil Tankers Operating for Kazakhstan Attacked in the Black Sea
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Two Oil Tankers Operating for Kazakhstan Attacked in the Black Sea

In the waters of the Black Sea, near the KTK marine terminal, an attack occurred on two oil tankers operating for Kazakhstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The first to be targeted was the tanker Matilda, registered under the flag of Malta. An explosion occurred on board the vessel, but there was no fire. The crew was unharmed, and preliminary reports indicate that the tanker did not sustain serious damage. The second target of the attack was the

14.01.2026, 10:34
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Environmental raids in Osh revealed illegal hunting cases amounting to 68,000 soms in fines

In Osh, numerous cases of poaching have been identified, leading to fines totaling 68,000 soms, as reported by the press service of the southern branch of NABU Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, during the holiday period, NABU Kyrgyzstan employees, together with representatives of state environmental services, conducted a series of raids, during which violations of hunting regulations and instances of illegal hunting were discovered, resulting in the imposition of fines.

14.01.2026, 10:13
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A criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region regarding the substitution of VIN codes for the "Lexus 330"

- A criminal case has been initiated in the Chui region regarding the illegal replacement of VIN codes for a Lexus RX 330, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to the investigation, in 2023, citizens S.A. and J.R. imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, which was declared as spare parts. In order to illegally register the vehicle and subsequently sell it, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same

14.01.2026, 10:00
In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft have been detained
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In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft have been detained

Two men suspected of abducting a girl for the purpose of marriage have been detained in the Chui region, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region. The incident took place in the village of Kozhomkul (also known as Voenno-Antonovka) on the night of January 13, around 00:30. According to law enforcement agencies, a local resident was approached by her acquaintance and a friend, after which they forcibly placed her in a Honda

14.01.2026, 09:42
Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration
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Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration

In the Chuy region, a case of illegal vehicle registration has been uncovered, resulting in the registration of a Lexus RX 330 imported from Japan with substituted VIN codes. According to the press service of the regional police department, an employee of the State Enterprise UNAA, J.B., and a citizen, J.R., were detained in connection with this case. According to information from the agency, the suspects provided fake notarized documents to UNAA and, for the sum of $1,100, were able to make

14.01.2026, 09:11
The former head of the Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced.
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The former head of the Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced.

The Bishkek city court has sentenced the former chairman of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. The Lenin District Court, in its decision dated December 25, 2025, found A.A.K. guilty under Article 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code. Based on Article 77 of the Criminal Code, his punishment, consisting of a partial accumulation of imposed fines, amounted to 4000 calculation indicators, which is equivalent to 400,000 soms, and he is also deprived of the

14.01.2026, 08:30
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Ex-husband strangled and then inflicted fatal wounds on 28-year-old Takhmina from Suzak — this happened in front of her sister.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the village of Suzak, a tragedy occurred: 28-year-old Takhmina Rustamzhan kyzy became a victim of her ex-husband. According to Takhmina's family, four years have passed since their divorce, resulting in two children remaining — aged 10 and 8. The brother of the deceased expressed deep regret, noting that he tried to intervene to save his sister, but unfortunately, he was unable to do so.

13.01.2026, 23:01
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In the city of Manas, a 40-year-old woman was found hanged in her home.

The body of a 40-year-old woman was found in her home in Manas, and preliminary data suggests a possible suicide. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement agencies, a signal about the incident was received on January 10 at the duty station of the Manas District Internal Affairs Department from the ambulance service. The report stated that a local resident, I. V., born in 1985, was found hanged in her

13.01.2026, 20:28
Fake police officers kidnapped 10 thousand dollars from a Kyrgyzstani.
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Fake police officers kidnapped 10 thousand dollars from a Kyrgyzstani.

The victim was promised assistance in the criminal case According to law enforcement agencies, a citizen named K.A. contacted the Internal Investigations Service. He reported that at a meeting, strangers who introduced themselves as police officers promised to help him resolve his issue related to a criminal case and deceitfully took 10 thousand dollars from him, after which they fled the scene.

13.01.2026, 20:27
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Fine and Disqualification of Awards. The former chairman of the State Tax Service Abduvayev and his deputy Kydyrgichov have been sentenced.

- On January 13, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict for Altynbek Abduvapov, the former chairman of the State Tax Service, and his deputy Islambek Kydyrgychov. The interrogation of these individuals took place on December 5-6, 2024, at the State National Security Committee (GKNB). A few days prior, searches were conducted in four district offices of the State Tax Service in the capital.

13.01.2026, 20:18