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Five statements didn't help: a man in Bishkek is suspected of torturing his ex-wife
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Five statements didn't help: a man in Bishkek is suspected of torturing his ex-wife

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man has been detained on suspicion of regularly abusing his ex-wife. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on February 11, 2026, a 30-year-old woman named M.E. reported to law enforcement. She stated that on the same day her ex-husband came to her temporary residence, where he began to threaten her, use physical force, and curse at her, twisting her arms and psychologically pressuring her. Photo by

12.02.2026, 14:00
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In Bishkek, patrol officers identified a Land Cruiser with illegal tinting and a special signaling device.

During the "Behind the Wheel" raid in Bishkek, patrol police officers detained a Toyota Land Cruiser 200, whose front windows were found to be tinted, and it was also equipped with a signaling loudspeaker device (SLD). This became known on February 12 from reports by the press service of the Patrol Police. During the inspection, it was revealed that the driver did not have a permit for the tinting from the relevant authority. Additionally, the presence of the SLD also served as

12.02.2026, 13:12
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Despite the divorce, a man from Bishkek stalked and beat his ex-wife.

On February 12, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in torture. A 34-year-old woman from Bishkek contacted the police on February 11 for help, stating that her ex-husband came to her rented apartment, beat her, twisted her arms, and began to threaten her.

12.02.2026, 13:05
In Bishkek, a man beat his ex-wife for several years. He has finally been arrested.
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In Bishkek, a man beat his ex-wife for several years. He has finally been arrested.

In Bishkek, a man has been arrested for physically abusing his ex-wife for several years. As reported by Kaktus.media, the woman filed complaints with the police five times, but until recently, only administrative measures were taken. On February 11, 2026, M. E., born in 1992, approached law enforcement officials requesting action against her ex-husband. She reported that he had come to her home again, insulted her, and used physical force, including twisting her arms.

12.02.2026, 12:47
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A Fire Occurred at a School in Kara-Suu

At 05:56 AM on February 12, 2026, a fire broke out at secondary school No. 100, located in the Aiyl district of Savai in the Kara-Suu region. According to information from the Emergency Situations Department of the Osh region, by the time the fire alarm was received by the rescue services, two teams from Fire and Rescue Unit No. 25 were already dispatched to the scene at 05:58.

12.02.2026, 12:24
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The Töö-Ashuu Pass is closed due to an avalanche

A snow avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, leading to a temporary blockage of traffic. According to the data from the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, on February 12, 2026, at the 127th kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh road (Töö-Ashuu pass), a snow avalanche descended. As a result, a temporary restriction on passage has been imposed for all vehicles.

12.02.2026, 12:18
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In Bishkek, a blogger was detained on suspicion of torturing his wife

The violence lasted for a long time. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a blogger on suspicion of cruel treatment of his wife. This information was provided by employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. It became known that a woman named M.D. contacted the police with a statement that her husband, also with the initials M.D., had regularly subjected her to physical and psychological violence for a significant period of time.

12.02.2026, 12:09
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19-year-old girl extorted money by threatening with beatings and imprisonment

On February 12, the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktyabrsky District reported the arrest of a suspect in extortion. A man approached the capital's police, stating that since January 2026, his acquaintance has been demanding 5 million soms from him, threatening him with beatings and imprisonment if he refuses to comply with her demands.

12.02.2026, 12:07
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Accident in Talas: Two Injured Taken to Intensive Care

Today, February 12, around 10:00 AM, an accident occurred on the Tazar—Talass—Suusamyr highway, in the Ak-Kalpak section, between the city of Talas and the village of Ken-Aral. According to preliminary information, the driver of a "Chevrolet Cobalt," heading west, lost control on the slippery road while overtaking and collided with a "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" minibus.

12.02.2026, 11:59
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19-year-old girl detained on suspicion of extortion

According to information provided by the press service of the Interior Department of the Oktyabrsky District, 19-year-old K. A. was detained on suspicion of extortion. Based on this incident, the investigative department of the Interior Department of the Oktyabrsky District of Bishkek has initiated a criminal case under Article 208 "Extortion" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

12.02.2026, 11:51
In Bishkek, an 18-year-old girl extorted 5 million soms from a man, threatening him with a criminal case.
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In Bishkek, an 18-year-old girl extorted 5 million soms from a man, threatening him with a criminal case.

In Bishkek, a case of extortion has been recorded, in which an 18-year-old girl demanded 5 million soms from a man under the threat of criminal prosecution, reported the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktobrskiy District. According to law enforcement agencies, a man named M.A. filed a complaint with the Investigative Service, detailing the facts of the extortion. Since January 2026, the girl, known as A., systematically threatened him with violence and deprivation of liberty, applying

12.02.2026, 11:19
Blackmail for 5 million: a suspect in extortion detained in Bishkek
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Blackmail for 5 million: a suspect in extortion detained in Bishkek

Photo from the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District In Bishkek, officers of the Interior Ministry of the October District detained a young woman suspected of extorting a large sum of money. According to preliminary data, she attempted to force a man to give her 5 million soms, threatening him in various ways. This information was provided by the police press service. A statement was submitted to the investigative authorities by a citizen M.A., who requested measures

12.02.2026, 11:09
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Suspects in Major Fraud Detained

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, on February 12, suspects in fraud were detained. A resident of Bishkek reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District that he had been deceived by an acquaintance. According to him, at the beginning of 2024, he handed over a minivan worth $20,000 and 1.5 million soms in exchange for bricks, but instead received nothing but deception.

12.02.2026, 11:02
A Bishkek resident was deceived out of a large sum. Suspects detained
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A Bishkek resident was deceived out of a large sum. Suspects detained

In the Chui region, as a result of operational activities, two men suspected of fraudulent actions were detained. According to law enforcement agencies, one local resident suffered losses amounting to 2,388,148 soms. As reported in a press release from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, on February 3, a citizen M.M., residing in Bishkek, approached the police of the Alamudun district. He stated that in 2024, an unfamiliar person, having gained his trust, deceitfully

12.02.2026, 10:59
In Chuy Region, suspects in large-scale fraud have been detained
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In Chuy Region, suspects in large-scale fraud have been detained

On February 3, 2026, a 38-year-old resident of Bishkek, known by the initials M.M., approached the Alamudun District Department of Internal Affairs. He reported the need to take action against a little-known man named "K," as stated by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy region. According to the victim, in 2024 this person took his money amounting to 1.5 million soms and a minivan worth 20 thousand dollars, promising to provide construction materials

12.02.2026, 10:48
In one of the residential areas of Bishkek, there will be no water
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In one of the residential areas of Bishkek, there will be no water

On February 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, there will be a temporary shutdown of drinking water supply in the residential area of "Zhenish". According to the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office, the shutdown is related to necessary emergency repair work at the "Zhenish" water intake. Photo by the press service of the mayor's office The municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" apologizes for any inconvenience and strongly recommends that residents

12.02.2026, 10:29
In Bishkek, a man was placed in a temporary detention facility for torturing his wife
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In Bishkek, a man was placed in a temporary detention facility for torturing his wife

The employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek reported the detention of a man suspected of systematic violence against his wife. Information about the incident was provided by the press service of the department. On January 27, 2026, a woman named M. D. contacted the police with a statement in which she reported that her husband, M. D., had subjected her to both physical and psychological violence for a long time.

12.02.2026, 10:13
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A fire occurred in a residential house in the village of Zheek: a man was injured

In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, specifically in the village of Jeyek, a serious fire occurred in one of the houses. According to local residents, the burning house was home to a family of three: a father, a mother, and their small child. Neighbors speculate that during the incident, the man sustained severe burns. He is currently in a medical facility and is connected to a mechanical ventilator (MV).

12.02.2026, 09:57
On the alternative north-south road, an avalanche has occurred; the section is closed.
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On the alternative north-south road, an avalanche has occurred; the section is closed.

On the Aral – Kazarman section of the alternative north-south road, an avalanche has occurred, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the agency's information, the avalanche struck at the 243rd to 296th kilometers of the route. Currently, the volume of snow that has fallen is being assessed. Traffic on this section has been completely halted. Photo from the Ministry of Transport The road is being cleared by the road maintenance

12.02.2026, 09:52